Transit Driver Instructor

Posting Number

R-088310

Job Type

Full

Department

Transportation Services

Major/Essential Duties of Job

Instructing- Instructs new drivers during in-service trainee driving by verbalizing and demonstrating proper vehicle operation and driving techniques to ensure a quality ride for passengers, explaining route-specific information, service delivery according to the published schedule and answering questions. Responsible for a written evaluation and providing feedback to the drivers after each training shift. Makes recommendations to supervisor and management regarding the trainee’s ability to move forward in the training process or if re-training in necessary. Provides follow up or retraining of drivers as necessary. Driving- Drives University transit routes as scheduled. Operates assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner and in adherence to all University, departmental, and unit policies as well as local, state, and federal laws. Provides customer service by assisting with questions on policies, routes, checking ID’s, accurately documenting passenger counts, para service, etc. Administrative- Conducts a proper pre and post trip vehicle inspection and note any discrepancies at the beginning and end of every shift. Reports any potentially hazardous vehicle maintenance or safety issues immediately to a Transit Supervisor or dispatch. Responsible for cleanliness of all equipment assigned during shift.

Occasional Duties

Required Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years’ of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

None

Comments to Applicants

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Salary

$21.95/hr

Pay Basis

HourlyHourly

Position Type

Budgeted

Location

College Station, TX

Security Sensitive
(Employment in a position designated as security sensitive will be contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire.)

No

Is this position restricted by the Patriot Act?

No

Is this position D.O.T. regulated?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer