Shuttle Bus Driver (Transit Service Operator)

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

2d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Team at Portland Community College Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community. Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu. Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For Schedule: 40 hours per week during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Summers off. This is a Part-time position currently funded at .76 FTE (approximately 1,580 hour per year). Work Modality: On-site. This a recruitment to fill the open PM Orange Line Shuttle Route: Monday–Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. This schedule includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Please note that route assignments are not permanent. Assignments are reviewed and may change on a yearly basis through the established seniority and bid process, or sooner if operational circumstances require a re-bid. Details: Provides safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient bus transportation service to all members of the PCC community. Actively monitors traffic conditions to ensure road safety while remaining attentive to the overall environment on the shuttle bus. This role requires daily interaction with the public in a variety of situations and may involve working independently with minimal direct supervision while on route. For additional details, please refer to the full classification description:https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/transerop/

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with minimum of six months experience in public service.
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s license for operation of motor vehicle and have an acceptable driving record including five years of accident free driving, with no recent moving violations.
Must be able to pass a personal and criminal history background check.
Must pass a physical examination and submit to periodic drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a shuttle bus while delivering high-quality customer service.
Experience conducting routine safety inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and readiness.
Experience communicating accurate and timely information to customers.
Experience preparing and delivering clear verbal and written reports to supervisors regarding job status and any operational concerns.

Responsibilities

Provides safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient bus transportation service to all members of the PCC community.
Actively monitors traffic conditions to ensure road safety while remaining attentive to the overall environment on the shuttle bus.
This role requires daily interaction with the public in a variety of situations and may involve working independently with minimal direct supervision while on route.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
Oregon PERS contribution
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
1 day of sick leave per month
12 paid holidays
PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
24 hours of personal leave per year