Chatham University

Shuttle Driver

Founded in 1869, Chatham University has an enrollment of over 2,200 students across over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in our areas of excellence: sustainability & health, the arts & sciences and business & communications. Chatham has consistently been named a College of Distinction and a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report, and - as the alma mater of environmental icon, Rachel Carson (Class of '29) - is perennially ranked as one of the greenest colleges in the United States by Sierra Magazine and the Princeton Review.

Chatham's mission is: "to prepare students to build lives of purpose, value and fulfilling work...by preparing graduates to be informed and engaged citizens in their communities; to recognize and respect diversity of culture, identity, and opinion; and to live sustainably." Building on this mission, Chatham is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning, living and working environment for all members of the campus community.

Chatham consists of the School of Health Sciences; the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment; the School of Arts, Science and Business; and the School for Continuing & Professional Studies.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA - one of the country's most livable cities and great college towns - Chatham is spread across three distinct locations: the historic arboretum, Shadyside Campus; Chatham Eastside in the fast-growing East End; and Eden Hall Campus, one of the world's most sustainable campuses.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Position Reports to: Chief of Police

Position Summary:

The work involves the safe operation of shuttle buses in the transportation of persons according to fixed route timetables, charter routes or responds to requests from dispatch or management for unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania commercial driver's license with passenger transportation (Class C) endorsement.
• Above average motor vehicle record and driving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Availability to work flexible work schedules.
• Must be able to pass Department of Transportation physical exam and successfully complete an Alcohol/Drug screening process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operates University shuttle buses and vehicles.
• Follows specific regularly scheduled routes, charter routes or respond to requests from dispatch or management for unscheduled pick-ups or drop-offs.
• Assists passengers in boarding and exiting vehicle (Including wheelchair lift).
• Transmits and receives messages via two-way radio or cellular telephone.
• Monitors traffic and weather conditions and notifies dispatch of potential problems.
• Reports crashes, accidents or other safety situations to dispatch.
• Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at the beginning of each shift for properly operating equipment.
• Responsible for insuring inside and outside of vehicle are properly cleaned and fueled on an ongoing basis.
• Keeps interior of the vehicle neat and orderly.
• Monitors vehicle condition and reports malfunctioning items or damage on the appropriate form.
• Accurately completes driver trip sheet for each shift.
• Learns and remembers locations of various destination points serviced by the fleet.
• Verifies that persons boarding the vehicle are authorized to ride.
• Treats all riders in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Provides other work-related duties as requested.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work, 50 pounds lifting, occasional lifting/carrying of 25 pounds, unrestricted sitting/walking/standing.

Sit: 90%

Hear: Continuous

Stand: 5%

Speak: Continuous

Walk: 5%

See: Continuous with 20/20 acuity

Stoop/Bend/Kneel Squat: 10%

Use telephone: 30

Push/Pull: 5%

Use computer: 5%

Reach above shoulders: 5%

Balance: Continuous

Write: 10%

Fine hand manipulation: 25%

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer