Shuttle Bus Driver

1 week ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full time £15,000 - £20,000 per year

Widener University is currently seeking a Part-Time Shuttle Bus Driver on our Chester campus. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation and provides support to all faculty, students and staff across campus. The schedule for this role is part-time with some partial first and/or second shifts, Monday – Friday & possible weekends. Please note hours may vary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

  • Provide safe and professional shuttle service to the campus community and surrounding local areas
  • Ability to operate 14 passenger vehicles
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle safety inspections
  • Maintain interior and exterior of vehicle to ensure safety and cleanliness, including daily sanitizing of common touch points throughout vehicle & a weekly thorough cleaning throughout flooring and seating areas
  • Maintain service on assigned daily route and time schedule
  • Comply with all state and federal rules and regulations, as well as University policies and procedures
  • Maintain a friendly, helpful demeanor
  • Monitor roadways and parking lot areas for potential hazards to vehicle and passengers
  • Maintain accurate rider log as instructed

Secondary responsibilities:

  • Responsible to write and file reports as needed
  • Ability to operate a radio or any equipment provided & located in vehicle
  • Report all incidents or accidents immediately to the dispatch office and Supervisors as directed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Valid State Driver's License with a clean driving record for past five (5) years
  • Ability to operate vehicle in inclement weather
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate tactically (written and verbal) with passengers and colleagues tactfully and effectively
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Ability to operate a computer, radio or equipment located in vehicle
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize
  • Demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail & accuracy
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to handle demanding situations professionally & tactfully

Preferred:

  • Previous professional experience in driving large groups
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License
  • Familiarity with the local area and community
  • Experience in a customer service-related role
  • Experience working at a school or university

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS: 

  • May work weekends, holidays, nights, and special events
  • Sitting in a vehicle for extended periods of time
  • Ability to enter and exit vehicle as often as needed to assist passengers
  • Ability and willingness to work in inclement weather
  • Occasionally lift and carry items, up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, reach, kneel, squat and bend

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at

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