Transportation Driver
UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Job Description
- Maintain a valid North/South Carolina driver's license with appropriate classification and endorsement for each vehicle type operated.
- Safely, skillfully, and professionally operate vehicles supporting paratransit, charter, and route operations, including, but not limited to, effective space management, observing and obeying posted speed limits, yielding the right-of-way, adjusting operation of any vehicle to a safe level based on road, driver, weather, vehicle, and visibility conditions.
- Maintain sufficient knowledge of University policies and federal and State regulations as they relate to passenger-carrying vehicles supporting public service.
- Utilize two-way radios with proper radio language (10-codes).
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, and injuries to appropriate supervisory staff.
- Prepare logs and reports legibly and completely, as required.
- Exhibit basic computer knowledge to enter, edit, review, and submit information into necessary programs in support of dispatch operations.
- Provide courteous and positive customer-service experiences to students, faculty, staff, and University guests through all interactions and supported services.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with all customers, internal and external; identify concerns that may negatively impact a customer’s experience and report to appropriate supervisory staff.
- Provide assistance, alternatives, direction, and/or solutions to all customers with concerns and/or complaints to ensure they are appropriately handled.
- Maintain sufficient knowledge and ability to effectively communicate and interact with persons with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Perform routine pre/post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying both the condition and operational capacity of all vehicle systems.
- Report to designated ADA pick-up and drop-off locations
- Check fuel levels, tires, wiper blades, lights, audible and visual vehicle warning systems, ADA lift/ramp and accessory components, independently perform routine pre/post-trip vehicle inspections, etc.
- Identify and document vehicle defects on associated paperwork (DVIR, Vehicle Usage Log, etc.).
- Immediately report all critical safety concerns to the appropriate supervisory staff.
- Deliver and pick up vehicles to/from automotive service facilities as directed by supervisory staff.
- Effectively manage time and resources as they relate to supported programs; prioritize responsibilities to effectively address most immediate needs first.
- Maintain flexibility, organization, and dedication to supported programs; demonstrate initiative and remain productive throughout your workday.
- Demonstrate sufficient attention to detail with record keeping, communication, and safe operation of vehicles.