Shuttle Driver

About Mass Art:
Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass Art), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student.

Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Mass Art strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW &

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Driver's primary responsibility is to safely transport passengers following a designated route with specific times. including picking up passengers and transporting them from their office location to the parking lot or vice versa. Arrive at collection points prior to departure times. Maintain a friendly and helpful demeanour at all times and ensure adherence to passenger limits. Perform minor preventative maintenance to vehicles;

maintain records and prepare reports on such matters as vehicle use and mileage; load and unload materials, equipment and supplies; and perform related work as required.

REPORTS TO:
Executive Director of Campus Maintenance and Trades Operations
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None

SALARY: Grade 10, Step 1 - $1,706.74 bi-weekly, Annal Salary: $44,375.24

HOURS:
Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Position is governed by the AFSCME college bargaining agreement

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operates motor trucks to pick up, transport and deliver passengers, materials and equipment to designated locations.
• Operates light motor vehicles to transport passengers or materials to designated locations.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance to motor vehicles such as checking tire pressure and battery, oil, gas and water levels and corrects minor deficiencies.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on such matters as vehicle use, mileage, destinations, accidents, etc.
• Loads and unloads materials, furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction, with a positive and guest-focused attitude.
• Maintains safety standards at all times while transporting passengers.
• Performs related duties such as contacting appropriate individuals for motor vehicle maintenance and/or repair and distributing supplies and equipment.

Qualifications:
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid Massachusetts Class 1 Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the state laws, rules and regulations and safety practices governing motor vehicle operation.
• Knowledge of the types, characteristics and uses of motor trucks.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures relative to motor trucks.
• Skill in the operation of motor vehicles such as automobiles, panel trucks, vans, station wagons, etc.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Knowledge of the terminology, codes, standard abbreviations and standard procedures followed in operating mobile radio communications equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Shuttle Driver lift and carry heavy objects
• May work varied shifts and weekends, holidays or nights;
• May work exposed to adverse weather conditions.

Additional Information:
Please note Mass Art:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility…