Shuttle Driver Job Description
Shuttle driver
provides transportation for DARPA employees and related contractors using a passenger mini-van and/or a dual use passenger/cargo hauling van.
Shuttle Driver Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective shuttle driver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included shuttle driver job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Respectfully obey all applicable city and state driving regulations
Transports misc
Unload returned merchandise off of truck and places them in the proper location for Inventory Control personnel to check
Inspect delivery vehicle, per DOT instructions
Report any vehicle mechanical problems to truck shop immediately and complete D.O.T
Inspects delivery vehicle, per DOT instructions
Shuttles trailers between distribution center and domicile
Unloads product that is being returned to the distribution center in varying size and weight
Shift requirements 4pm to 4am Sunday night thru Thursday night with a Friday rotation
Shuttle pulls up to two trailers covering PFG territory
Shuttle Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Shuttle Driver
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DOT, CPR, AED, VTT
Education for Shuttle Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the shuttle driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Master's Degree in Education, General Education, Business, Military, Management, Faculty, Teaching, History, Leadership, Computer
Skills for Shuttle Driver
Desired skills for shuttle driver include:
City
Area
State and airport traffic law
Passenger van operation and guest service expectations
Assigned geographical area
Part of the city
Department of Transportation rules and regulations
Vehicle and handling equipment use and maintenance requirements
Local roads
Commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speed in difficult situations
Desired experience for shuttle driver includes:
Must be willing and able to push and pull on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation
Must be willing and able to use far vision, hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis
Must be willing and able work outdoors in all weather conditions including snow, rain, heat and cold
Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment and work around machinery or moving equipment
Must be willing and able to work around noise/vibrations
Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
Shuttle Driver Examples
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Shuttle Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shuttle driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for shuttle driver
- Class A-Double Endorsements Required
- Delivers products in a tractor/trailer or a straight truck
- Maintains truck operation and clean apparence
- Maintain truck operating effciency
- Unloads product of varying sizes and weight
- Enhances our organization's reputation by ensuring courteious customer service
- Provides timely delivery and unloading of grocery products for multi-drop route customers
- Drives forklift and tractor/trailer
- Loads and unloads trailers and trucks
- Stacks and un-stacks pallets
Qualifications for shuttle driver
- Punctual and willing to drive
- Must be able to operate manual transmission
- MUST HAVE A DOUBLES ENDORSEMENT!
- Carries internal mail from site to site
- Wraps pallets for storage
- Communicates with Warehouse Managers and Receiving Specialist regularly
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shuttle driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for shuttle driver
- Performs limited maintenance on vehicles such as fueling, washing, , drives vehicles to preventive maintenance providers
- Communicates in person with internal customers, providing information ordering and delivery times
- May perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs
- Maintain truckand trailers
- Schedulepreventive maintenance and repairs
- No tip buckets in van
- Reports any incidents involving vehicle
- Will drive shuttle semi tractor trailer
- Will unload and load trailer at each location, both manually and with a forklift
- Fuels shuttles with gas weekly
Qualifications for shuttle driver
- Responsible for maintaining a professional physical appearance of the shuttle including marketing materials
- Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at beginning of each shift for properly operating headlights, turn signals, brake lights, interior courtesy lamps, warning lamps, properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, prior to moving vehicle
- Performs job duties following the established guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by the corporate or management office
- Accurately completes driver trip sheet for each shift
- Must have current CDL with passenger endorsement
- CDL – Class B License Encouraged
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Shuttle Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shuttle driver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for shuttle driver
- Maintain a clear and active driving record/license
- Will drive shuttle semi tractor trailer nightly
- Guarantee satisfaction and value for our customers
- Maintain the highest level of delivery accuracy by checking each product off invoice or delivery manifest or through the proper and consistent use of Driver Hand Held (if available)
- Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company policies and manuals and as set forth in our business practices
- Advise Router or transportation supervisor of changes in routes to help achieve most profitable routes, , stop sequence, special instructions, new or dropped accounts
- Must be able to pay close attention to detail while constantly aware of the work surroundings when operating a vehicle
- Must assist in shipping duties such as customer pick ups
- Must assist in crating material
- Requires heavy lifting of 25-50 lbs
Qualifications for shuttle driver
- Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation
- Must be able to drive for more than 4 hours at one time
- Must have experience moving trucks
- Ability to read and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers
- This position requires candidates with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- This position requires proficiency in Personal Computing environments
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of shuttle driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for shuttle driver
- Answer all guests' questions in a friendly manner and give appropriate guidance
- Maintain and manage a positive work environment by interacting in a professional and polite manner with customers, co-workers management
- Provide exceptional, courteous, friendly service to employees that differentiates us from the competition
- Initiate and maintain strong relationships with employees
- Maintain a working knowledge of the facilities, special events on property, in order to advise fellow employees, whenever possible
- Monitor use of transportation equipment and vehicles to ensure proper control and maintenance of quality standards
- Assist with any repairs and daily maintenance of vehicles
- Maintain a strong, cohesive working relationship with partnering departments
- Transporting passengers on the Red, Grey, or Blue Line shuttle routes
- Stop at predetermined "shuttle stop" locations
Qualifications for shuttle driver
- Must be willing and able to bend on a constant basis, with or without accommodation
- Class A licensewith HazMat and Airbrakes endorsements
- At least twoyears experience driving commercial vehicle
- Must have CDL (Carrier Drivers License)
- Must have clean pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- Motivated, reliable and high energy
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Shuttle Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a shuttle driver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for shuttle driver
- Perform all shuttle inspections each morning before transporting passengers and complete shuttle inspection sheets
- Report any accidents or mechanical issues that need attention
- Drivers are expected to have a cell phone as a means of communication with Transportation Services
- Refuel shuttles at the end of each business day
- Drivers may be called upon to substitute for other drivers that are unable to work their shift
- Work a rotation schedule of either two or three days per week
- Paid Sick, Holidays, & Vacation
- Company Paid STD & LTD
- Health Insurance as low as $17 bi-weekly
- Off Friday & Saturday
Qualifications for shuttle driver
- Must be willing and able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle check and drug test
- Subject to pre-employment, post accident or incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UCD|AMC Facilities Management Department Policies
- Must be willing and able to stand and walk on a constant basis, with or without accommodation
- Must be willing to kneel and reach above shoulders on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and excellent driving record
- Every shift by commercial vehicle