Transportation Driver

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Part-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 25
Months per year 12
Position Number 010288
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN06
Classification Title Vehicle Equipment Operator - Journey
Working Title Transportation Driver
Salary Range $21.786 - $24,375
Anticipate Hiring Range $21,786 - $24,375
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Business Services (Adm)
Work Unit Parking & Transportation Services
Work Schedule
Position # 010288 (11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Position #010278 (7:00a.m. – 12:00p.m), Monday through Friday.
Occasional, required shifts outside of the traditional shift working hours supporting special events such as Football games, Commencement ceremonies, chartered transportation and other PaTS-supported functions.
This position is designated as mandatory.
The incumbent is expected to use sound judgment with respect to maintaining personal safety given their individual circumstances, but also to make a substantial and good-faith effort to reach the work site in a timely manner when adverse weather or other conditions affect normal campus operations.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position serves as part of the Transportation unit within the Parking and Transportation Services department – providing support to Niner Paratransit, a point-to-point disability transportation service for eligible program members, including students, faculty, staff and University guests. Receives and follows scheduled and on-demand transfer requests, in coordination with an on-duty supervisor or dispatcher, to safely and efficiently transport persons with disabilities to and from class, dorms, dining halls, parking lots and decks, and other locations on campus.
Other responsibilities include monitoring and supporting Niner Transit, scooter/bike/car-sharing services, bicycle lockers, bus shelters, chartered and special event transportation, bus advertising and performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for Transportation or their designee.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient experience to operate assigned vehicles or equipment.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Sufficient experience (usually at least six months) to operate effectively the machine to which assigned. Driver’s license may be required.
Essential Job Duties
  • Support day-to-day Transportation business needs as assigned by supervision, including Niner Transit, Niner Paratransit, e-scooters and pedal-assist bicycles, bicycle lockers, charter transportation requests, bus advertising, CATS/Light Rail operations and all other transportation-related services.
  • Report all critical safety concerns and all accidents, incidents, and injuries to appropriate supervisory staff
  • Demonstrate initiative and remain productive throughout your workday.
  • Utilize two-way radios with proper radio language (10 codes) for appropriate and professional communication with supervisor and/or on-duty dispatcher for updates and passenger transfer information.
  • Report to designated ADA pick-up and drop-off locations as directed by dispatcher for scheduled and on-demand transfers, and provide safe point-to-point transportation.
  • Provide chartered transportation as scheduled by supervisory staff.
  • Assist with the bus advertisement program by inspecting and installing/removing bus ads as directed.
  • Coordinate with the supervisory team to facilitate supply deliveries on campus.
  • Monitor email and driver’s mailbox on a daily basis and respond accordingly.
  • Fuel vehicles daily at the end of each shift.
  • Access and print the driver paperwork for your shift and review schedule information for updated passenger transfer information.
  • Prepare and complete paperwork, logs and records legibly and completely, as required.
  • Access appropriate vehicle keys from the key box and sign the vehicle out on the Vehicle Activity board.
  • Independently perform routine pre/post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying both the condition and operational capacity of all vehicle systems by checking fuel levels, tires, wiper blades, lights, audible and visual vehicle warning systems, ADA lift/ramp and accessory components, etc.
  • Identify and document vehicle defects on associated paperwork (DVIR, Vehicle Usage Log, etc.) and report vehicle defects to supervisor and document on the Driver/Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
  • Provide courteous and positive customer-service experiences to students, faculty, staff, and University guests through all interactions and supported services.
  • Operate vehicle-equipped ADA ramp/lift and ensure passenger enters and exits the vehicle safely and properly secure mobility device aids (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) for disability transportation program members in vehicles with appropriate tie-down restraints.
  • Enter, edit, review, and submit information into necessary computer programs in support of dispatch operations.
Other Work Responsibilities
  • Deliver and pick-up vehicles to/from automotive service facilities as directed by supervisory staff and clean vehicles by removing trash, wiping down hard and soft surfaces and washing exterior.
  • Monitor the University’s transit operation and provide feedback to PaTS supervisors regarding service levels, cleanliness and vehicle condition.
  • Monitor, inspect and clean bus shelters, bike lockers and other PaTS-owned equipment to ensure University standards are upheld.
  • Monitor and inspect the University’s car/bike/scooter-sharing programs and identify devices/vehicles that are improperly placed on campus, such as blocking accessible pathways, and relocate devices to a proper hub. Report incidences to supervisory staff.
  • Monitor PaTS signage around campus to ensure information is present and in good condition.
  • Attend mandatory quarterly driver safety meetings.
  • Complete mandatory emergency preparedness and response training as directed by the University and department leadership, to include, but not limited to, threat and hazard identification, communications procedures, adverse weather procedures.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities such as supervisor-directed training, conferences and webinars.
  • Participate in new student and family informational sessions to advocate for PaTS programs and services.
  • Support special events such as Football games, Commencement, the Transportation Fair and other University-hosted events that may fall outside of your traditional work schedule.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director for Transportation or their designee.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
  • High school diploma.
  • 2 years of customer service and professional driving experience.
  • Experience transporting people with disabilities and familiarity with ADA regulations.
  • Knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
  • Valid, state-issued needed.
  • Commercial Driver License, class A or B, with Passenger endorsement preferred.
  • Valid DOT Medical Card preferred.
Work Location Parking & Transportation Services
Posting date 03/12/2024
Closing date 04/08/2024
Proposed Hire Date 04/22/2024
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
This posting will be used to fill two positions #010288 & #010278
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist​.
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Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
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This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool.  If you have already applied for this position you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.

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