University Transit Service (UTS) at the University of Virginia's Department of Parking and Transportation is seeking a Training and Transit Operations Specialist. Our staff members work within the University Transit Service to provide transportation services to the University of Virginia community. Strong customer service skills and a commitment to safety are necessary. Duties include the operation of a transit bus unit, training unlicensed and licensed CDL holders to operate transit units, covering operational supervisory tasks, as well as transit operation in support of University-wide events. Selected candidates will be required to be able to drive any/all buses and support vehicles in the fleet.
Training and Transit Operations Specialists work within University Transit Service to provide transportation services to the University community. The Training and Transit Operations Specialist will work with unlicensed and licensed employees to safely teach them how to operate a transit unit and other transportation services. In addition, the Training Specialist must have a positive demeanor and enthusiasm for teaching others, as well as work ethic. The incumbent is also expected to operate transit units on fixed routes, as well as provide transit operation for University-wide events. Work is routinely monitored.
Work schedule: University Transit Service and Parking and Transportation have services that operate 24 hours per day / 7 days a week. This requires that all employees have flexibility with scheduling. Due to the dynamic nature of this position, successful candidates should expect to be assigned to evening, night, and weekend hours, depending on service level and coverage needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Training Specialist
Teach employees to obtain their commercial drivers' license to comply with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation regulations.
Teach employees to operate a transit unit safely on fixed-route and charter service to comply with standard University Transit Service operating procedures.
Teach employees to operate demand and response transportation and on-demand services.
Always possess a positive and cheerful demeanor while working with fellow employees.
Supervisor
Serve as a shift supervisor when training hours are unavailable.
Respond to emergencies on route, investigate accidents, plan and establish route detours, and data entry.
Control GPS and scheduling interface.
Bus Driver
Serve as bus driver when training hours are unavailable.
Operate transit buses safely by applying established defensive driving principles.
Follow standard University Transit Service operating procedures and comply with Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation regulations.
Ensure that all appropriate logs are kept and that any information affecting safe vehicle operation is reported.
In addition to the above responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
Creating a welcoming, informative, and structured atmosphere for new UTS staff
Maintaining and developing CDL knowledge base for training applications
Emulating UTS values, policies, and procedures and leading by example for other UTS staff
Monitor and serve as the operational first point of contact for UTS services
Operate passenger-carrying commercial vehicles
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience: A minimum of two (2) or more years of passenger-carrying CDL driving experience.
Licensure: A valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License Type A or B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements, with a positive points balance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) or more years of fixed-route transit experience
Salary Range:
The anticipated hiring range is $25.58-31.88/hr, $53,206-$66,310 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
To Apply:
External applicants apply HERE. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ and add R0075670 in the search field. Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at unw5dq@virginia.edu or Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu
Physical Demands:
Safe operation of a transit bus requires sustained sitting, driving, pushing/pulling (steering wheel and various controls), repetitive motion, use of both hands, use of either hand, fine finger manipulation, and wrist movement. Safe operation also includes repetitive motion with both ankles/feet, with both possessing the strength and dexterity to fully depress the service brake and accelerator (right) and turn signal controls (left) present on the transit bus units within the Parking and Transportation fleet.
Boarding/alighting the transit bus requires the ability to climb stairs (at least one step up/down). Successful operation of ADA Accessible equipment aboard the transit bus requires bending, lifting, and carrying.
Work performed during special events and as part of servicing the equipment requires standing, traveling, and the potential for bending, lifting, and carrying.
All of these physical requirements should be considered essential to the position.
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