Departmental Assistant; Transportation

Title: Departmental Assistant (Transportation)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Transportation Services

Department: Transportation Services

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

To provide safe, excellent, and courteous bus service to the public.

• Operate a 35- and 40-foot transit bus.
• Communicate clearly over a 2-way radio system.
• Follow detailed route schedules during driving shifts.
• Perform complete pre-trip vehicle inspection as per Federal and State Motor Carrier Safety Acts and fill in appropriate reports.
• Safely and efficiently transport passengers to and from their destination.
• Perform all necessary reporting requirements, as necessary.
• Adhere to all driving and work schedules, UMass Transit work rules and obey rules of the road.
• Attend driver’s safety meetings, passenger relations course, sensitivity training and read weekly newsletters and information boards.
• Perform all tasks as required by supervisor.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years and hold a valid Massachusetts CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements.
• Must be able to pass a medical exam and drug screen as per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions, demonstrate good judgement and possess mature and responsible attitudes.

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Schedule varies based on department needs.

Hourly Rate: $17.50