*Part-Time Transit Driver

Responsible for providing bus/transit/small van shuttle service to employees, students, visitors, or patients.  Assures vehicle is properly equipped, serviced, and cleaned. May perform minor maintenance/repairs and provide reports for services provided. 

Duties:

• Operates vehicle while following scheduled routes and maintaining a time schedule in order to efficiently transport employees, students, visitors or patients around the Campus.
• Ensures transit vehicle is properly equipped, maintained, and cleaned.
• Performs minor maintenance/repairs and constructs reports for services rendered. 
• Assists in the loading/unloading of the transit passengers and equipment. Also, assists passengers with seatbelts, tie downs, and cautions of approaching vehicles. 
• May drive a lift equipped van.
• Completes necessary internal, compliance, and accident report forms.
• Schedules customer rides for transit buses/vans.
• Provides dispatch services as rider needs necessitate
• Disseminates routine transit/transportation information. Also, may speak to groups concerning transportation services.
• Performs other duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED, AND:

• 12 months experience driving large vehicles, performing delivery services, or closely related service.

Skills:

• Good customer service skills with sensitivity to customer needs
• Excellent driving record
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Performs simple recordkeeping operations
• Basic computer and math skills
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information

Certifications: Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Good physical condition. 
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.  
  • Ability to climb, crouch, bend, or stoop.  
  • Ability to push or pull.
• Environmental:
  • Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions.  
  • Exposure to extreme temperature changes, odors and loud noises.  
  • May wear and maintain uniforms and work shift work.

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