Transit Driver

Position Title

Transit Driver

Work Days/Times

Shifts available are 6:00 am - 1:00am, Monday - Friday and 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Major/Essential Duties of Job

Drive Texas A&M bus routes and charters. Paid training available while you earn your Class B license with passenger endorsement. Once obtained, must be able to maintain a State of Texas Class B license with passenger endorsement. Starting Salary will be $13.00 an hour. $15.00 an hour will be paid for working any special events. $18.00 an hour will be paid on Football game events only. May be eligible for priority registration as a student employee (Texas A&M students only.) Transportation Services welcomes work study participants. Preference will be given to students participating in the First-Gen High Impact Experience program offered through the Routh First-Generation Center. (For more information regarding this program, please visit: https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/Routh-First-Generation-Center/Student-Programs/First-Gen-High-Impact-Experience) Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Learning Outcomes

-Critical Thinking/Problem Solving - Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness. -Teamwork/Collaboration - Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict. -Time Management - Prioritize responsibilities in relation to deadlines/time demands.  Contribute to a productive/positive department environment. -Customer Service - Provide accurate information to customers.  Articulate policies and procedures, demonstrate respect and courtesy to customers which includes faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Qualifications

Ability to work three consecutive semesters (not to include summer) prior to graduation date. Must have a good driving record. Must be able to obtain State of Texas Class "B" vehicle operator's license (CDL with passenger endorsement.) Must have a valid Texas driver license. Must be enrolled as a student for a minimum of 9 hours per semester excluding (Summer Session) at TAMU, Blinn, Sam Houston etc. Must work an average of 12 hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Must work a minimum of 9 hours during the time of final examinations during the Fall and Spring Semesters. The dates for the 9 hours start with the first day of finals and end with the last day of finals.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous customer service.

Other Instructions

This is a DOT covered position and the state requires pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to provide class schedule. Will be required to register with the CDL Clearinghouse and will have a query ran in the CDL Clearinghouse annually.

Salary

$13.00/hr (eligible for student employee pay plan)

For questions contact

Rowena Apodaca
Email transit-employment@tamu.edu or Call (979) 458-0525