What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shuttle Driver - Facilities Management position at Texas Womans University?
Job Description
TITLE
Shuttle Driver
JOB SUMMARY
Operates and ensures safe passage for 12-passenger van to transport students, faculty, and staff from remote parking lot(s) to TWU Denton campus. Responsible for ensuring pre and post inspection of vehicle is performed each day and that necessary maintenance is reported to FMC Automotive Services in a timely manner. Work is performed under general supervision. Work is reviewed for overall results obtained and evaluated by a merit based program within the University Staff Performance Evaluation System.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to : Supervisor, Automotive Services
Supervises : None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following :
- Provides courteous client service and respond clearly, promptly and politely to guest questions, concerns or requests.
- Provides clients with assistance loading or unloading by offering and setting up or removing portable step.
- Provides shuttle service for TWU students, staff and faculty in a safe and timely manner to and from the designated parking lot to the designated drop off location on the Denton Campus.
- Provides reasonable luggage assistance as needed.
- Keeps shuttle schedule running in a timely manner and as permissible, given any traffic issues.
- Tracks and reports detailed daily ridership of shuttle and time worked to Supervisor, Automotive Services.
- Responsible for the daily upkeep and appearance of vehicle and for reporting any major problems to the FMC Automotive Services shop personnel.
- Responsible for ensuring interior and exterior of vehicle is clean at the beginning and end of each shift and that the vehicle is properly fueled.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE
Three years minimum driving experience and ability to safely operate 12-passenger van or other Class C vehicle as requested.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
Must possess current Class C Driver's License and a safe driving record and be able to attain Driver's Authorization through Texas Woman's University upon employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The employee must have the ability to repetitively open and close van doors and lift and carry up to twenty five (25) pounds on a regular basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Exposure to weather and driving hazards. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury / accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.
All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov .
About Us
TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).
Additional information about the University is available at http : / / www.twu.edu
