SHUTTLE SERVICE SUPERVISOR

SHUTTLE SERVICE SUPERVISOR

Posting Number: SRGV5323
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: Campus Auxiliary Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:
To manage the day-to-day operations of campus shuttle services. Responsible to provide transportation services in a safe and timely manner.

Description of Duties:
• Drives shuttle bus on a timely basis on designated route.

• Supervises assigned staff, including delegation of work/route assignments.

• Works with assigned supervisor to plan, supervise and monitor the shuttle service operations.

• Ensures adequate campus coverage at scheduled hours of operation.

• Verifies and approves driver time cards.

• Monitors the shuttle vehicle maintenance program, including coordination with mechanics to ensure minimal service disruption.

• Enforces Federal, State and University policies on shuttles for the safe transport of riders.

• Performs daily vehicle inspections (i.e. fuel, update daily vehicle service log).

• Submits vehicle service log to Vehicle Fleet Supervisor for monthly reporting to State of Texas.

• Prepares and analyzes shuttle operation reports, including but not limited to, passenger counts, mileage, fuel consumption, route studies, and expenditures.

• Schedules drivers for non-routine work assignments (i.e. weekend/after hour transportation requests from departments).

• Conducts annual performance evaluations or SEPAPs for assigned staff.

• Identifies training opportunities for assigned staff.

• Interviews and hires part-time drivers.

• Recommends route changes as needed; obtains management approval when appropriate.

• Conducts presentations during new student orientations regarding shuttle services.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:
N/A

Licenses/Certifications:
Texas CDL Class B License. Texas CDL Class B License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsement.  As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience:
• Four (4) years of driving shuttles, buses, trams or passenger vans and one (1) year of supervisory experience related to field. General office experience required, or

• Two (2) years of driving shuttles, buses, trams or passenger vans and one (1) year of supervisory experience related to field, with an Associate’s degree. General office experience required.

Preferred Experience:
N/A

Equipment:
Personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Standard office machines.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Some travel and weekend work is required.

Other:
This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 09/09/2021
Grant Funded Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/31213

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