Transit Driver Instructor

Posting Number

R-079146

Job Type

Full

Department

Transportation Services

Major/Essential Duties of Job

Instructing - Instructs new drivers during in-service trainee driving by verbalizing and demonstrating proper vehicle operation and driving techniques to ensure a quality ride for passengers, explaining route-specific information, service delivery according to the published schedule and answering questions. Responsible for a written evaluation and providing feedback to the drivers after each training shift. Makes recommendations to supervisor and management regarding the trainee’s ability to move forward in the training process or if re-training in necessary. Provides follow up or retraining of drivers as necessary. Driving - Drives Texas A&M University transit routes as scheduled; operate assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner and in adherence to all University, departmental and unit policies as well as local, state and federal laws. Provides customer service by assisting with questions on policies, routes, checking ID’s, accurately documenting passenger counts, para service, etc. Administrative - Conducts a proper pre and post trip vehicle inspection and note any discrepancies at the beginning and end of every shift; report any potentially hazardous vehicle maintenance or safety issues immediately to a Transit Supervisor or dispatch. Responsible for cleanliness of all equipment assigned during shift.

Occasional Duties

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years’ work experience, including a minimum of 6 months or more of either commercial driving experience, logistics/transportation, training of complex processes or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous commercial driving experience, customer service experience, training experience and mechanical experience. Commercial driver’s license with passenger endorsement and air brakes endorsement.

Comments to Applicants

A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Salary

21.95

Pay Basis

HourlyHourly

Position Type

Budgeted

Location

College Station, TX

Security Sensitive
(Employment in a position designated as security sensitive will be contingent on the results of a criminal background check at the point of hire.)

No

Is this position restricted by the Patriot Act?

No

Is this position D.O.T. regulated?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.

Transportation Services has been continually updating our business practices to align with the local, state and federally mandated health guidelines so employees and visitors are as safe as possible during in processing. These adapted processes and procedures, including the implementation of remote Zoom meetings, allow us to minimize in-person physical contact as much as possible.