Truck Driver

Position: Truck Driver 1
## Truck Driver 1

Apply remote type:
No Teleworklocations:
Seattle, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
REQ
- ** Job Description**###
** Transportation Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Truck Driver 1 to join their team.**###
** About this Opportunity
** Under the direction of the Assistant Manager for UW Shuttles, operate a multi-occupancy wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle for the purpose of transporting University students, faculty, and staff who have limited mobility.

This position is 100% on-site at the Seattle campus and is not telework eligible.### ###
** Key Responsibilities**###
· Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; complete daily vehicle inspection paperwork and report any vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor or lead driver.###
· Drive a multi occupancy wheelchair lift-equipped vehicle in varied weather and traffic conditions within specific time constraints.###
· Provide safe and courteous transportation between specified facilities and campus buildings.###
· Adhere to traffic regulations and report any accidents or injuries immediately.###
· Maintain route schedule.###
· Provide excellent customer service through effective, clear, courteous, and professional interactions with clients, colleagues, and the campus community.###
· Communicate courteously and effectively; provide verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, directions, and other service-related information; communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and speaking or physical/cognitive abilities.###
· Assist passengers getting on and off vehicles as needed.###
· Possess and apply the ability to handle stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.###
· Communicate effectively with the program manager, assistant manager, and administrative staff via MS tablet, two-way radio when traffic, vehicle, or passenger issues occur; contact other drivers as needed to relay traffic information when problems are encountered; respond to two-way radio calls from dispatch in a safe and timely manner.###
· Remove litter from vehicle between runs and at end of each shift; sweep vehicle at end of shift; fuel vehicles as required.###
· Assist in keeping accurate records regarding the number of passengers; track data on driver electronic tablets as required; assist in developing routes, stops, and detours as needed; assist in maintaining UW access maps & guides.###
· Review, compose and respond to work-related e-mail as needed; complete computer-based reports as needed.###
· Support all management directives and the vision and values of Transportation Services.###
· Comply with all University, Facilities Services and Transportation Services policies and procedures.###
· Participate in and follow through with Transportation Services process improvement initiatives.###
· Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.###
· Provide administrative support to Shuttles office.###
· Serve as a UW Shuttles dispatch back-up.###
· Perform other duties as assigned### ###
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.### ###
** Minimum Qualifications
**** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.**###
· Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver operator's license;### ###
** Preferred Qualifications**###
· Excellent driving record.###
· Basic computer skills.###
· Excellent customer service experience.###
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.###
· Demonstrated ability to perform successfully, working independently and as part of a team.###
· Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with…