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Motor Vehicle Operator
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Job ID 72252
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Logistics, Transportation & Parking
Category Service/Maintenance
Job Description

Transit Services is hiring SafeRide Drivers NOW for the Fall 2024 Semester!

*Earn $18/hr to start 

*No vehicle required - We drive Transit Services minivans!

Join the Team that Makes Blue GO Today

 

The primary responsibility of our SafeRide Drivers (also called motor vehicle operators) is to transport members of the university community in a safe and timely manner.  SafeRide Drivers are expected to have a good working knowledge of campus geography, university buildings/landmarks, and common routes around campus in order to effectively transport passengers to their final destinations.  Besides driving, operators are expected to connect with their passengers in order to effectively communicate and provide friendly customer service.  The service area is limited to the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor Campuses and the area immediately surrounding it.

Because of the depth of responsibility surrounding student transportation, the most desirable candidate is one who is reliable, has a professional demeanor, and has the ability to learn the responsibilities of the job.  Because the candidate will ultimately become a representative of his/her department, candidates must be friendly, courteous, knowledgeable about the service, and familiar with Ann Arbor and University Campus locations.  

This position requires candidates to obtain and/or maintain a medical certificate and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Please include your Driver's license number in your application and/or resume.

**Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.** 

Educational Value

The prime attributes most Motor Vehicle Operators develop through this job are responsibility and teamwork. Because there is little supervision on the road, drivers must learn to depend on themselves and each other to keep the service on-track. Communication skills, accountability, and self-regulation are all developed through the responsibilities of a Motor Vehicle Operator. Furthermore, because drivers are often faced with unexpected challenges on the road, problem-solving skills are constantly being developed. Drivers must make quick decisions to keep the service active and efficient while maintaining the safety of both passengers and other drivers.

Job Requirements

**NOTE: Please include your driver license number in application** After application review, hiring supervisor will contact candidates to obtain a recent copy of their Motor Vehicle Record from the Secretary of State (must be no more than 30 days old).

Candidates should have the following skills or be able to obtain the following requirements:

* Possess, or obtain a Michigan Chauffeur Driver License before hire and have a good driving record.

* Pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.

* Be able to work at least 2 shifts per week - SafeRide runs 7:45pm - 2:45am, 7 days a week when classes are in session and during study/exam periods. 

* Demonstrate knowledge of the Ann Arbor campus environment and map reading skills

* Be dependable, and have good customer service skills;  Able to pay attention to details of the trip and rider interactions. 

* Have basic computing skills & able to follow detailed procedures

* Ability to operate a computer and table

* Demonstrate flexible and creative problem-solving skills.

Hourly Rate $18.00/hour to $19.00/hour
Hours 14.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Tuesday, August 27, 2024
End Date Thursday, May 1, 2025
Primary Contact Anton Bullock
Primary Contact's Email work4umtransit@umich.edu
Supervisor Dexter Harper
Work Location Employees will report to: Dean Road Transportation Facility (on North Campus) 1665 Dean Road Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone 734-764-7475
Fax N/A