About this OPS Bus Driver role at Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University · Onsite · Main Campus
Job Summary
Job Description
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Assists tour guides in driving tour groups and guests around campus.
- Arranges maintenance of the vehicle.
- Performs daily vehicle checks.
- Maintains vehicle logs.
- Drives bus to transport visitors needing accommodations.
- Operates ADA equipment and tie downs.
- Maintains cleanliness of the bus.
Other Duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Four years of experience driving a vehicle.
- Possess valid Florida Class B driver’s license with passenger endorsement or obtain before start date.
- Knowledge of how buses function, including braking systems, steering, and emergency procedures
- Understanding of local, state, and federal transportation laws and ability to comply with those laws.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous shuttle/bus driving experience.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient in operating large vehicles in various traffic and weather conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations.
- Ability to represent the university in a positive and professional manner.
- Ability to exercise good judgement.
- Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
- Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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