This position is covered by the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Individuals applying for this position or incumbents of this position are required to hold a valid commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement as a condition of employment. The act requires that all such individuals be subject to pre-employment & continuing post-employment drug & alcohol testing. Failure to comply with such testing is grounds for immediate dismissal from employment with the University of Florida.
Operates UF Transportation and Parking Services vehicles to provide transport for students, staff and visitors in a safe, efficient and courteous manner:
Follows defined policies and procedures
Utilizes department-provided equipment to communicate with dispatch, supervisors and fellow drivers while staying on schedule.
Perform required pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspections and record ridership on tablets, keep the interior of the vehicle clean and inform supervisor of all needed repairs and maintenance.
Assists with special event transportation and additional duties on an as-needed basis as directed by supervisor.
Aids riders in need of embarking and disembarking assistance, including proper use of hydraulic lift for wheelchair riders.
Must hold a current Florida commercial driver’s license A, B or C with passenger (P) endorsement.
Normal work hours are a Monday-Friday work week with two split shifts per day consisting of four hours each from 6:00 am – 10:00 am and from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Some flexibility may be required to work scheduled overtime and/or through temporary schedule modifications to assist with coverage where other drivers may be unavailable. Additional flexibility may be required for other transportation services and special events requiring early or late appointments, weekend, holiday, and overnight travel or University events. Management retains the right to modify schedule and/or days as needed.
A criminal background and post offer health assessment will be conducted.