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Good for those who wish to obtain a Class B license or those who have a Class A or Class B license without passenger certification.
This limited contract appointment will be trained by University staff over the course of approximately (one) 1 month to drive/operate a variety of passenger vehicles in support of the campus transit services on or off campus. The training will also include support to take and pass all required DMV testing for Class B licensing which is a condition of continued employment. Upon successful completion of obtaining the Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and airbrake certification, Auto Equipment Operator Trainees will be eligible to apply for vacant Senior Auto Equipment Operator positions. This position requires a valid class C California Driver’s License
Good for retirees or those who have another job, school, or other commitments
This part-time (40%) appointment drives/operates a variety of passenger vehicles in support of the campus transit services on or off campus. A Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and air brake certification are required for this position.
Good for those who have a class B license and want a career/full time position as a shuttle bus driver
This full-time (80%) appointment drives/operates a variety of passenger vehicles in support of the campus transit services on or off campus. A Class B California Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and air brake certification are required for this position.
Good for those who have a class B license with management or leadership experience
This position is one of three Assistant Transit Managers in the Campus Transit Operation. Primary duties include scheduling over 40 professional drivers; monitoring service and drivers throughout the day; adjust shifts and staffing as necessary; oversight of Transit Assistant and Disability Van Service; interact with TAPS mechanic and campus Fleet Services personnel; assist with quarterly driver bid and safety training processes and procedures; write and deliver annual performance evaluations; audit driver time sheets each day; calculate and post daily passenger totals; ensure driver time sheets each day; calculate and post daily passenger totals; ensure driver adherence to department and federal; yard management including vehicle flow, parking, and charging; operate and monitor software and dashboards related to transit operations such as video-based safety systems, vehicle telematics and load management systems; drive to fill shifts as needed. Closing duties include ensuring that all vehicles and facilities are secured.
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