Connect Ride Driver (Day & Evening Shift)

• Promote and support campus transportation services through proactive, customer-focused engagement, ensuring accessible transportation assistance and providing general campus information to the university community and campus visitors.
• Support registered and prospective passengers with transportation needs and inquiries.
• Maintain communication with the Communications Center and report vehicular accidents or traffic incidents, emergencies, and other safety concerns as needed.
• Transport passengers and delivers equipment, materials, and documents to various sites.
• Operate automobiles, buses, vans, and trucks.
• Load and unloads equipment and materials. Ensure safe delivery of shipment and passengers.
• Record fuel and oil consumption, mileage, hourly operation, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain records pertaining to vehicle operation such as scheduled trips, transported materials, and maintenance appointments for assigned vehicle(s).
• Ensure maintenance appointments are scheduled.
• Ensure operational readiness of equipment. Perform basic preventive maintenance such as changing oil and filters, applying lubricant, replacing belts, hoses, and wipers, and cleaning vehicle interior, and washing and waxing vehicles.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.

Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

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One (1) year as a driver.

Other: A Non-commercial Class C or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland with appropriate class and endorsement codes.

If required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Working knowledge of the care and operation of automotive transportation vehicles.

Skill in driving in all kinds of weather and road conditions.

Ability to read and write; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to assist passengers and lift heavy objects.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

Employees in this job class must maintain the required driver's license with no more than 5 points.

Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Hiring Range: $39,500.00 - $44,878.05 pre-probation , commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request .

You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.

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