At UPMC, we're all here for the same reason - to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.
Why Join UPMC?
We don't just take care of patients - we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader you can expect:
- AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers.
- A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC through leadership development
The Shuttle Bus Operator is vital to the logistics and overall success of the UPMC health plan. In this role, you'd benefit from weekday schedules and a shift differential program that allows you to earn extra money! Our drivers work full-time, year-round, with multiple shift types available. We offer modern, environmentally-friendly vehicles and we place a high priority on the safety of our drivers and passengers.
Check out a day in the life here!
As a Shuttle Bus Operator, you will operate a shuttle bus or a van on assigned routes, maintain documentation on ridership, conduct safety checks, and clean the vehicle. You must be committed to establishing relationships with other UPMC employees to make their experience enjoyable. Shuttle Bus Operators must be punctual, customer-focused, and charismatic.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain ridership information and report per company processes. Maintain route standards and only stray from the designated routes with permission of management or law enforcement.
- Participates actively in maintaining cleanliness standards in buses and UPMC facilities.
- Fuel the vehicle according to company policy.
- Learn D.O.T. compliance requirements. Remain compliant with all regulations and guidelines established by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA, Driver License, Medical Card, Motor Vehicle Resource (MVR.
- Develop and foster a strong working relationship with all riders and co-workers. Provide the highest level of customer service to all passengers. Demonstrate safe working and driving actions.
- Complies with all UPMC Employee Transit policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the daily routine cleaning and disinfecting of shuttle bus exterior, including but not limited to interior surfaces such as seats, handrails, windows, and operator areas to ensure a safe, sanitary, and presentable environment for passengers and staff. Duties may also include removal of trash and reporting any maintenance or sanitation concerns and driving of shuttles to and from the wash bay as needed.
- Responsible for assisting the department's dispatch operation as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Commercial Driver's License AND Passenger Endorsement
- High School Diploma/GED required OR 1-year previous driving experience required OR successful completion of the UPMC Shuttle Bus Operator Trainee Program
- Deep understanding of transportation regulations and governmental policies related to transporting people required.
- Good driving record required.
- Ability to manage change in a busy environment required.
- Strong customer service background.
Licensure/Clearances: (to be completed after offer acceptance and before start date - we will provide instructions on how to obtain
- DOT Medical Card clearance
- ACT 34 clearance
- Registration with Clearinghouse Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran