Driver, Shuttle Services

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

 

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced and reliable Shuttle Driver to join our Shuttles team. We are looking for someone with two (2) years minimum previous shuttle driving experience, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including split shifts, mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. A clean driving record and valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement are required. 

As Shuttle Driver you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients, visitors, and staff between hospital facilities and designated locations on and around campus; works under general supervision to provide skilled work involved in regular operation of automobile, van, or mini-bus in transportation of passengers to on-campus and off-campus locations.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; travel to other sites as needed.

Shift Requirement:

  • Must be available for work from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM, M-F
  • Must be available for split shifts (work 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM, back at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM, work through 4:15 PM or 7:15 PM)
  • Must be available for Flex Shifts; 3 flex shifts available (splits, AM’s, PM’s); flex shifts rotated every 6 months
  • All drivers trained on every route

***PLEASE INCLUDE AN UPDATED RESUME WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

  • Education
    • Not Applicable Minimum 8th grade education 
       
  • Experience
    • 2 years full-time paid experience in operation of various types of motor vehicles, such as vans, mini-buses, station wagons, etc. 
       
  • Licenses and Certifications
    • (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Must have valid State of Texas Driver's License, and
    • Upon hire, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for operating vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or more and
    • If incumbent carries 14 or more passengers including driver, CDL with passenger endorsement and
    • As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and drug-free workplace, all candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment is also contingent upon compliance with our substance abuse policy, which includes the possibility of random or reasonable suspicion drug testing during the course of employment.

 

JOB DUTIES

  • Operates van or mini-bus for transportation of employees and visitors on scheduled route connecting on-campus and off-campus locations. Picks-up and delivers mail, packages, drugs, and supplies to off-campus locations on assigned route.
  • In outpatient clinic, transports patients to specialty care units and agencies within cooperative system.
  • Maintains vehicle operating records and reports needed maintenance and repairs. Performs minor and routine maintenance such as refueling, ensuring proper tire pressure, and checking oil, water, and batteries periodically.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
 

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