PT Seasonal PTS Driver Non CDL

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Operates fully accessible shuttle van as a supplement to the fixed route shuttle bus service. Receives online ride requests via Harvard’s evening van mobile application and responds to requests throughout Cambridge / Allston campuses. Assists passengers with mobility impairments as needed.

• Operates shuttle van to meet scheduled and on-demand passenger pick-up requests.
• Communicates on two-way radio with dispatcher to receive instructions and confirm changes, additions, or deletions from route schedule.
• Assists passengers with mobility impairments both entering and exiting.
• Performs daily safety inspection of vehicle and equipment. Completes vehicle condition report that includes requests for maintenance and repair.
• Performs daily cleaning of vehicle interior including: emptying the trash receptacles, sweeping the floor, and dusting the seating surfaces. Performs refueling of vehicle as needed.
• Utilizes on – demand electronic technology to provide safe ride services at night.
• Performs related duties as required which may include occasional parcel delivery.
• Participates as a member of the Passenger Transport Services Planning Team.
• Performs related duties as required.

Must be willing and able to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. The incumbent needs the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Three to five years of related passenger transport experience preferred. Must possess strong verbal communication skills, a clear speaking voice and solid customer service skills, including courtesy, flexibility, sensitivity, patience and humor. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a customer‑focused team environment required.

Valid State driver’s license required. Driving history must meet University Operations Services standards. A minimum of six years driving experience required. CDL is preferred.

Basic knowledge of tablet use. Email access proficiency.

Will be required to wear a uniform provided by employer.

Critical Operations Personnel

• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):
  Pay rate: $31.35 plus $1.75 hourly shift differential
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Other Information:
  
  Schedule:
  
  29.5 hours per week

• Sunday 12:00pm-8:30pm
• Monday 4:00pm-8:30pm
• Tuesday 4:00pm-8:30pm
• Friday 4:00pm-8:30pm
• Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm

• Identity
• SS Verification
• References
• Drug Testing
• Criminal Background
• SORI
• DMV Report

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard‑designated location. Certain visa types…