Ore Cart Shuttle Driver, Full-time

Engineering a world of possibilities

The function of the Ore Cart Shuttle Driver is to perform services essential to customer transport (pick-up and delivery) within Golden, customer service, and other duties necessary to support Transportation's overall mission.

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate different situations and/or conflicts that might arise. Flexibility and reliability are essential skills needed for this position. Training will be provided for all drivers. Shifts will vary depending on business needs and may include the following hours and days: 6:30am-9:30pm, 7 days per week.

This position is expected to operate on a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.

Responsibilities:

Customer Transport

• Comply with all state laws governing vehicle operation, Colorado School of Mines policies and procedures, and all relevant safety functions and regulations.
• Adhere to route schedules to ensure service is consistent and reliable.
• Communicate clearly and politely with all passengers, including answering questions and inquiries regarding service and routes.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Ensure passengers follow safety regulations.
• Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage or other items (e.g., strollers, wheelchairs, bikes).
• Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with additional needs.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, and drivers by radio, phone, and computer to exchange information regarding service needs and alerts.

Vehicle/Equipment Serviceability

• Perform daily pre-trip and post- trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe and functional.
• Complete daily required paperwork.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure, adding fuel and other necessary vehicle fluids.
• Notify appropriate parties of vehicle problems.
• Regular cleaning of interior/exterior of vehicles, including washing, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, dusting, waxing, etc.

                                                                                                                              

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of driving experience including that may include driving passenger vans, school buses, and/or equivalent service transportation vehicles.
• One (1) year of demonstrated customer service experience, preferably related to driving transportation vehicles.
• Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four or more years of transportation driving experience;
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals of different lived experiences and abilities;
• Experience with Microsoft including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Certified CDL driver

Salary and Benefits:

$23 - $27 per hour

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on