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Shuttle/Escort Driver - Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS)

Employer
Carnegie Mellon University
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 3, 2025
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Carnegie Mellon University’s Facilities Management & Campus Services department is searching for a Shuttle/Escort Driver to join the team! This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging work environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating shuttle buses and multi-passenger vans on both predetermined routes making stops at designated locations and on call-out to student residences within an approximate one and one-half mile radius of campus, or between any university buildings, including university off-campus housing.

Core responsibilities will include:
  • Safety and security of passengers by immediately reporting any criminal or suspicious activity, including any incidents when passenger(s) create a disturbance, pose a threat to others, and request medical assistance for ill or injured passengers

  • Reporting hazardous road conditions and any traffic citations, violations, or incidents

  • Safely operating escort bus or other assigned vehicle while on duty, including conducting a visual and physical inspection of the assigned vehicle before, during, and at the end of the shift.

  • Refueling and cleaning the interior of the vehicle as needed, and immediately report any maintenance problems or concerns

  • Following all required traffic laws as contained in Title 18, The PA Vehicle Code, and all Federal DOT regulations and requirements for CDL operators

  • Maintaining constant direct contact with and follow all instructions and directions from the Transportation Manager

  • Following all established routes, and staying in sync with all established department guidelines, rules, and protocols

Weekend and evening hours and shift work are required. Designated as an essential employee, may be required to remain on duty beyond normal shift and/or be available on a 24-hour basis to report for duty without prior notice due to emergencies or labor shortages. Will be exposed to the elements as well as various road conditions while driving. Driver history check required, must have a driving record free of violations and crashes. Required to wear a uniform, must be available for call-out, willing to join the appropriate local/union.

You must demonstrate:
  • Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with a diverse campus community.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.

  • Excellent verbal communication skills

  • Ability to understand and follow motor vehicle/traffic laws while maintaining a safe and secure environment within the vehicle

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction

  • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to build positive relationships

  • Proficient computer and analytical skills.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 1-3 years of previous driving experience

  • Valid PA Driver's License

  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) w/ Passenger Endorsement (Class A or B with passenger endorsement and without air brake restriction and current medical card)

  • Valid DOT Medical Certificate

Requirements:
  • Successful Background Check

  • Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Screen- subject to post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing as necessary

  • PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

  • Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam

  • Must register and provide electronic consent to initial full query with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse resulting in no prohibitions.

  • Consent to yearly FMCSA Clearinghouse and driver Motor Vehicle Record queries

Additional Information:
  • Sponsorship : Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

  • This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Transportation (L249)

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information:
  • Please visit Why Carnegie Mellon to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.

  • Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

  • Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran .

  • Statement of Assurance

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

 

Carnegie Mellon University challenges the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters.

A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course.

Carnegie Mellon was founded in 1900 by Andrew Carnegie under the premise that a school established to foster and develop the technical skills of its students would soon produce students and graduates whose work would astound Pittsburgh and the world. Over 120 years later, our institution continues to produce talented alumni and draws faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, passionate and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, an entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration.

Over the past 10 years, more than 400 startups linked to CMU have raised more than $7 billion in follow-on funding. Those investment numbers are especially high because of the sheer size of Pittsburgh’s growing autonomous vehicles cluster – including Uber, Aurora, Waymo and Motional – all of which are here because of their strong ties to CMU.

With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it. 

Pittsburgh is home to over 86,000 students from 10 colleges and universities. Pittsburgh was ranked as one of the top U.S. cities for millennials.

Some 177,000 people work in Pittsburgh's tech-related industries, and their ranks continue to grow as the city tops lists for jobs. Networking opportunities, small business accelerators, and an innovative community make the city appealing to entrepreneurs, especially recent graduates.

Pittsburgh is emerging as a tech and culture hub that The Washington Post praises for its "world-class art museums and colorful neighborhoods."

Robotics and software engineering lead the way. The city is home to GoogleUber and Apple offices and a budding ecosystem of tech startups including DuolingoModcloth and 4Moms, all of which have CMU roots.

Many seek Pittsburgh for being a hot spot for entrepreneurship and a model for future cities. Others come for the city's burgeoning food scene.

You’ll find CMU locations nationwide — and worldwide. Silicon Valley. Qatar. Africa. Washington, D.C. To name a few.

If your heart is in your work, come work with us.

Carnegie Mellon University isn't just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions — it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers and difference-makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues — and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

Carnegie Mellon University offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits to help you live well. Benefit eligibility varies based on the hours per week employees are scheduled to work and the employee's geographic location

We seek to cultivate diverse populations and perspectives and promote equity and inclusion. Our devotion to these ideals springs from a core belief in the power of education to be a transformative and enriching force for every person, irrespective of their background, identity or life circumstances. 

Inclusion and belonging are intricately interwoven into the very essence of our university, helping to shape our values, policies and practices. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are not only central to our ethos but also indispensable to our pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.

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