Sewanee Shuttle Driver

Primary Function:

Drives local shuttle on fixed route day and night as needed.  

As a Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for passengers’ safe and efficient transportation to and from designated locations. You will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, and ensuring on-time arrivals and departures. This position requires excellent communication skills, solid attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a positive experience for passengers.

This position reports to the Sewanee Police Chief.

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: NE6
• Hourly position- Academic year
• On-Call/Part-Time

Judgment Required:
Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Machines & Equipment Used:

• Vans
• Trucks 
• Minibus
• Full-size bus as needed.

Education: 
High school diploma

Experience: 

• Experience with public transit,
• Transportation,
• Logistics preferred,
• First Aid training is preferred and, 
• Knowledge of essential vehicle maintenance is preferred.

Job-Related Skills: 

• Communication skills,
• Judgment,
• Diplomacy and, 
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, staff, and alumni.

Licenses/Certifications: 
Must have a valid driver’s license (Class D) with a “F” endorsement.

Age Requirement: Must be at least 25 years old (per University insurance).

Driver Approval Process (completed after job offer): Must complete the Driver Approval Process and be listed on the Approved Driver List maintained by the University within Risk Management.

Driving Record Criteria: Maintain a driving record that does not include any of the following:

• Conviction for an alcohol and/or drug-related driving offense.
• Refusal to submit to a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test.
• Conviction for reckless driving.
• Any combination of three or more moving violations, “At Fault Accidents,” or “Preventable Accidents” within the most recent three years.
• Suspension, revocation, or administrative restriction within the last three years.
• Leaving the scene of an accident as defined by law.
• At fault in a fatal accident.
• Felony committed involving a vehicle.
• Two or more physical damage claims in any 12-month period.

Working environment:
This position will spend the majority of the time driving a fixed route shuttle in Sewanee, TN.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift/carry 5-10 pounds for short distances.