Senior Shuttle Bus Driver

University of California Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA; California, United States

• Partial-Year Career (9 months) @ 40 hours/week or 100% Full Time, Full Benefits
• Limited (6 months w/possibility of extension to 9 months) @ 16 hours/week or 40% Part-Time, this position is not eligible for benefits

• Partial-Year Career (9 months) @ 40 hours/week, 100% Full Time, Full Benefits
• Limited (6 months w/possibility of extension to 9 months) @ 16 hours/week, 40% Part-Time, The Limited position is not eligible for benefits

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, TBD
• Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

• Part-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 40%, 16 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, TBD
• Shift Includes: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

• Drive/operate a 20 - 41+ passenger shuttle bus, 7-15 passenger van, and other vehicles as assigned.
• Operate vehicles in a safe manner, observing traffic regulations and maintaining assigned routes, headways and schedules while making passenger pick ups and drop offs at designated locations on campus.
• Maintain time points for all routes and schedules, running on time, traffic conditions permitting.
• Maintain accurate physical and/or digital driver logs, passenger counts, ride schedule and other records, as assigned and as required for compliance with all UC, State, & Federal Agencies.
• Communicate via two-way radio system following the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations governing radio frequency use.
• Operate hydraulic wheelchair lifts, ramps and securing systems on applicable shuttle buses and vans.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship by exercising diplomacy, remaining calm under stressful situations.
• Interact in a professional and courteous manner with the campus community and the public.

• Complete a bus inspection prior to leaving for the assigned route. Record any discrepancies on the vehicle check out sheet, physical and/or digital, and notify the supervisor regarding any minor problems or safety hazards.
• Maintain interior cleanliness of vehicle assigned for shift; maintain exterior cleanliness as needed.
• Fuel transit vehicles, following applicable safety procedures.
• Complete a post-trip checklist and secure vehicle.
• Comply with the UCSC TAPS Transit Crime Prevention, Reporting and Safety procedures; work cooperatively with Asst. Manager's to ensure safety and cleaning standards are met.
• Attend all required safety and compliance training as scheduled by the department.

• Demonstrate to drivers-in-training at the operation of campus vehicles.
• Conduct transit surveys and data collection.
• Post transit materials
• Provide TAPS Base radio response for any radio communication between the shuttles and Campus Dispatch.
• Collect medical information from customers in a confidential manner and exercise discretion in handling confidential materials in relation to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).
• As required, provide back-up administrative support to operations.
• The incumbent may act as a substitute for the Auto Equipment Operator classification by performing all of the duties of their position.
• Drive/operate disability lift equipped vans, as needed
• This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of where to go for information and ability to judge what information should be passed on to different levels of management.
• Knowledge of driving laws as specified in the California Vehicle Code.
• Experience with the safe operation of various passenger vehicles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
• Ability to maintain accurate, legible logs and records, both physical and/or digital.
• Ability to use two-way radio operations and/or cellular phone for communication purposes.
• Ability to strictly adhere to all posted speed limits, traffic laws, safety requirements and University parking requirements.
• Ability to learn and understand the campus schemes, routes, and bus stop locations.
• Ability to use mapping tools, such as Google Maps, for selecting event routing.
• Ability to interact in a professional, friendly, courteous manner with the public, interacting with persons of various backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, with different personalities under diverse situations.
• Ability to work independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and organize work flows to meet deadlines, working with changes in workloads, assignments, customer service needs and interruptions, remaining calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to work near and around support and service animals in accordance with the UC Santa Cruz Service/Support Animal Policy.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential materials in relation to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).
• Ability to speak in a clear concise manner sufficient to obtain needed information, explain policies and procedures, and provide instructions and directions to passengers politely, clearly and effectively.
• Ability to adhere to posted routes and schedules within designated time standards for each route.
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality in order to meet specific deadlines.

• General knowledge of State, Federal and University policies and procedures pertaining to vehicle codes, accessibility requirements and vehicle safety.
• General knowledge of transit policies and procedures pertaining to the institution of higher education.
• Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations on communication by two-way radio.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) standards
• One (1) year of professional driving experience.

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial license to drive in the State of California, with passenger endorsement and a satisfactory driving record, and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. License must not be restricted to vehicles 15 passengers or less including the driver, but must certify an individual to drive passenger vehicles weighing more than 26, 001 gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and carrying 20 passengers or more, including the driver (DMV CLASS B LICENSE WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT).
• Selected candidate(s) must have an approved medical certification to drive in the United States and in the State of California
• Must participate in the DOT Drug Testing Program.
• Interviewees will be required to provide a current DMV record.
• Bloodborne Category 1 or 2 Requirements: Employees whose positions are designated as Category 1 or Category 2 for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) must receive the Hepatitis B vaccination or sign a Hepatitis B vaccination declination statement. Initial and annual Bloodborne Pathogens training is also required.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here .