UTS OnDemand Driver (Student Wage)

UTS OnDemand drivers work within the Department of Parking and Transportation to provide overnight transportation service to the University community. They operate vans and other fleet vehicles on an overnight rideshare service that operates between fixed pickup and drop-off points. The schedule for this position will involve working weekday and weekend nights into early mornings.

• Operate vans and other fleet vehicles safely by applying established defensive driving principles.
• Follow standard University Transit Service operating procedures and comply with Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation regulations.
• Receive rides via a department-issued mobile device and document passenger pickups and drop-offs.
• Ensure that all appropriate logs are kept and that any information affecting safe vehicle operation is reported.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

A pre-employment drug screening is required.

Position Compensation: $19.00 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current undergrad UVA student

Experience: None

Licensure: Valid Virginia Driver's License. Must have a point balance of -3 or above via a good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Safe operation of UTS vans and fleet vehicles requires sustained sitting, driving, pushing/pulling (steering wheel and various controls), repetitive motion, use of both hands, use of either hand, fine finger manipulation, and wrist movement. Safe operation also includes repetitive motion with right ankle/foot, possessing the strength and dexterity to fully depress the service brake and accelerator present on vehicles within the Parking and Transportation fleet.

Boarding/alighting vans and fleet vehicles requires the ability to climb stairs (at least one step up/down). Successful operation of ADA Accessible equipment aboard the vehicles requires bending, lifting, and carrying. All of these physical requirements should be considered essential to the position.

Work performed during special events and as part of servicing the equipment requires standing, traveling, and the potential for bending, lifting, and carrying.

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