BUS DRIVER*

Occ Summary

This position is responsible for transporting pas sengers over specifieddistant points according to a set time schedule. D uties involve theability to operate the assigned vehicle in a safe, reli able, andprofessional manner whilebeing courteous, patient, and helpful to allpassengers.

Work Performed

Skills and knowledg e of how to operate in a transit systems andcoordination with team membe rs daily.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Abides by all safety and traffic regulations/laws as well as companypolicy/procedures ; properly completes all required paperwork to includemanifests, pre/pos t-inspection checks, accident reports, and otherapplicable forms/reports . Uses sound judgment in followingdispatchinstructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logicalsequences for pick- up and drop- of f of passengers in an efficientmanner. Attends training classes with su ccessful completion; answerspassenger questions politely and accurately,to include questions aboutservice area, eligibility requirements, and f ares; ensures passengers'ride is comfortable and safe; provides assistan ce to individuals asneeded; knows and abides by all federal transit requ irements; keepscurrent on the operation of all service routes; safely op erates transitvehicles to pick up and transport customers while adhering to transitvehicle route schedule and maintaining a pleasant and courteo us mannercompletes familiarization with system and safety features; geog raphy androadways of an assignedroute and of the entire service area; t rafficrules, regulations and laws, and transfer points; receives and tra nsmitstwo-way radio messages involving accidents, incidents, emergencies ,criminal activities, or other authorized Duke University businessutiliz ing judgment and discretion to ensure customer and individualsafety. Per forms vehicle operations at varying hours of day and night.Will work out side regular business hours as required by service demands;writes report s and completes forms as required, may prepare detailedwritten reports c oncerning accidents incidents, breakdowns andmechanical defects, as requ ired at the end of their shiftPerforms other duties as required by depar tment on the position

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Ourcollective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cureand welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Experience

AT LEAST ONE YEAR EXPERI ENCE OPERATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONVEHICLES/HEAVY TRUCKS OR OTHER HEAVY VEHICLES AND VALID NC CLASS BDRIVERSLICENSE WITH AIR BRAKE AND PASSENGE R ENDORSEMENT, OPERATES BUS TOTRANSPORT STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS AN D VISTORS.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.