Shuttle Driver

Akima Support Operations

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary

The Shuttle Driver (Van Driver) drives minibus or van to transport

clients, trainees, or company personnel; drives vehicle from individual

or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center,

training location, job site, or other destination according to assigned

schedule. This driver may assist disabled passengers into and out of

vehicle, secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to

stabilize wheelchairs during trip; may operate radio or similar device to

communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of

service, clean and/or service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and

accessories, keep records of trips and/or behavior of passengers, and

perform other duties when not driving such as, custodial and building

maintenan

Major Job Activities

  • Customer Service, shuttle bus drivers must have exceptional customer

service skills. They must be polite and professional, and make sure

passengers are satisfied with their ride.

  • Shuttle drivers must arrive to work on time, drive their vehicles

following a set schedule or route.

  • Drivers must have the stamina to sit for several hours at a time, and the

hand-eye coordination to operate their vehicles while watching their

surroundings.

  • Ensure that passengers are safely loaded and unloaded from their buses

(Vans).

  • At the beginning and end of their shift, they inspect their vehicle to

ensure that it is functioning correctly.

  • Ability to read street maps, understanding their route by studying maps if

necessary.

  • Must maintain contact with the dispatcher and keep track of passenger

pickups and drop-offs as necessary for log count.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Vehicle (Van), Tracking Log

Working Environment/Physical Activities

Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may

involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area and require climbing in

and out of vehicle and prolonged sitting. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire

Regulations and published Company work rules.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License at the time of

hire. One year minimum driving experience with a shuttle with a clean driving

record. Some knowledge of military operations and schedules. Must have good

oral and written communication skills.

Must posses and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado driver's

license prior to start date or by 30 days after employment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a

National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC. Must receive

a favorable background check and drug testing results.
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