Shuttle Driver
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| Representative group | Job codes |
|---|---|
| WFSE Campuswide | 18557 (WFSE Campuswide) 23632 (NE H NI WFSE Campuswide) |
| WFSE HMC | 18616 (WFSE HMC) 23633 (NE H NI WFSE HMC) |
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Drive shuttle buses transporting passengers. This is a stand-alone job class that requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
BASIC FUNCTION
Drive medium or large buses designed to carry 16 or more people including the driver.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, operate a wheelchair lift-equipped 30-foot or larger passenger bus, multi-passenger wheelchair lift-equipped cutaway van, or single occupancy wheelchair lift-equipped van for the purpose of transporting University students, faculty, staff, medical personnel, patients, patients’ family members, visitors, and selected materials, including medical commodities, between specified medical and/or campus facilities.
TYPICAL WORK
Drive 30 foot or larger passenger bus, multi-passenger cutaway van, or single occupancy van in varied weather and traffic conditions within specific time constraints;
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; complete daily vehicle inspection paperwork and report any vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor;
Adhere to traffic regulations and report any accidents or injuries immediately;
May assist passengers getting on and off bus or van as needed;
May remove litter from bus or van between runs and at end of each shift; sweep bus or van at end of shift; fuel vehicles as required;
May provide verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedules, medical commodities, directions, and other service-related information; communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and speaking or physical/cognitive abilities; use public announcement system to make stop announcements along the route;
May handle and transport biohazard materials; and
Perform other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND two years’ experience driving 20+ passenger vehicles AND possession of a valid Washington State Class B Commercial Driver’s License or higher with Passenger Endorsement and the air brake restriction removed OR equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
New Class: 11-16-2023 as agreed with WFSE. This job class is carved out from but does not replace Truck Driver 2 job code 18554 (WFSE Campuswide) and job code 18671 (WFSE HMC).