TITLE
Lead Bus Driver
Operates university vehicles to provide local and long-distance transportation, driving shuttle bus and motor coach, for individuals or groups of students, faculty, staff and other authorized passengers from campus to and from approved destinations. Communicates details of the trip with supervisor, requestor and/or assigned chaperone, such as verifying pick-up and drop-off locations, departure times, lodging/dining arrangements and possible changes. Responsible for ensuring pre and post-trip inspection of as well as correcting deficiencies as able. Must inspect and maintain all fluid levels, including fuel, and ensures all systems operations are in order before departures . Must ensure that the vehicle is clean and all loads are secured properly in order to maintain safety at all times. Work is performed under general supervision. Work is reviewed for overall results obtained and evaluated by a merit based program within the University Staff Performance Evaluation System.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Supervisor, Fleet Transportation Services
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
- Provides courteous client service and responds clearly, promptly and politely to guest questions, concerns or requests.
- Provides clients with assistance loading or unloading by offering advice on arrangement and opening and/or closing doors.
- Safely operates all buses to provide transportation for TWU students, staff and faculty in a safe and timely manner to and from designated destination and return to the Denton Campus as scheduled in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
- Safely operates vans, shuttle buses, and motor coach to provides individual or group transportation service for Chancellor and President or other executive-level staff and faculty to requested local and long-distance locations as scheduled in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
- Safely and effectively operates all equipment and systems installed or provided for vehicles, including disposal of motor coach waste tanks.
- Reports deficiencies that cannot be performed at the operator level immediately to FMC Automotive Services so the vehicle can be removed from service and diagnostics run and/or necessary repairs made.
- Notifies Fleet Service office of any incidents, accidents, mechanical concerns while or after operating vehicle.
- Reports any incidents or accidents to TWU Department of Public Safety (DPS), assisting in the issuance of SORM Incident Report. Completes necessary accident involving vehicle to Risk Management using appropriate method or form.
- Manages emergency assistance coordination while enroute or at destination and communicates information to passengers and FMC Fleet Services accordingly.
- Responsible for the ensuring daily upkeep, cleaning and appearance of vehicles and for reporting any major problems to direct supervisor at the end of each shift.
- Makes recommendations for professional cleaning or repair of interior, as needed, in daily inspection log for each vehicle.
- Ensures vehicles are properly fueled at both beginning and end of shift or trip, recording all mileage and trip expenditures and/or travel documentation and receipts as required.
- Transports vehicles for cleaning, disposal of waste, inspection, emergency weather protection, and other purposes as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Reports any issue, conflict, or unexpected changes to itinerary encountered with or by University students, faculty, staff, chaperones, and other passengers or trip coordinators to supervisor before, during or after shift or trip, as able.
- Cleans and details fleet vehicles as assigned.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE
Two years minimum experience transporting passengers on 30 passenger bus or larger.
REQUIREMENT
Must possess current Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger (P) endorsement and air brake restriction removed.
Must possess a safe driving record and be able to attain Driver’s Authorization through Texas Woman's University upon employment. Must submit and pass all required DOT pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol screens.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide courteous service for students, faculty and staff at all times.
- Ability to pass random DOT alcohol and drug screenings.
- Ability to learn quickly and navigate as necessary to safely transport passengers in as timely a manner as possible, given current traffic and weather conditions.
- Must be able to repetitively open and close bus and van doors, including those for facilities, luggage or cargo, on a regular basis.
- Must be able to clean and sanitize bus or van before and/or after each trip and report need for additional services to supervisor following arrival on campus.
- Ability to operate essential equipment that is necessary to perform the functions of this job, including waste tanks.
- Must be able to read, write and follow all State of Texas driving and TWU Policies and safety procedures when operating vehicles.
- Must have knowledge of and be able to follow all current traffic laws, ordinances, etc. that pertain to driving within the City of Denton, local airports and other destinations, as necessary.
- Ability to read a map and traverse using both paper and electronic navigation tools.
- Ability to operate essential equipment that is necessary to perform the functions of this job.
- Ability to coordinate work with other employees and comprehend direct instruction from supervision as assigned.
- Ability to organize work effectively and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of traffic laws and conditions as well as organizational policies and activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
- Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
- Ability to respond to emergency and on-call situations in a timely manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is required to travel – overnights and on weekends. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Must be able to lift 25 pounds or greater. Must be able and available to work on holidays and weekends.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees are responsible for performing their duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Exposure to weather and driving hazards. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
SAFETY
Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov .
