Pepperdine University, a private, non-profit, faith-based institution, seeks a shuttle driver with a Class B commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement to safely transport students, faculty, staff, and guests to and from various destinations on and around Pepperdine's campus. This position serves as a front-line ambassador, upholding the University's mission through work performed, warmly welcoming students, community members, and guests, and providing directional information as needed. As a Pepperdine Transit team member, the Shuttle Driver will be one of the first and most regular faces interacting with our passengers. There will be occasions on which departments within the University will request off-campus special events that will require shuttle services and serve those with accessibility needs, following ADA regulations. The incumbent will be expected to reflect Pepperdine's high customer service standards with a friendly and helpful demeanor.

Duties

• Perform daily vehicle inspections by checking the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, etc., and ADA equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. 
• Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations. 
• Participate in Living Pepperdine daily lineups and provide discussions.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled locations, following strict time schedules. 
• Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs to supervisors.
• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, and mileage. 
• Keep shuttle exterior and interior clean for passengers. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Interact with the Pepperdine community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner. 
• Drive special events example: Graduations, Bible Lectures, and others as assigned. Some weekends will require work. 
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement. A clean driving record.
• Current DOT medical certificate. All drivers are enrolled in the Federal Drug and Alcohol database and are subject to random testing.
• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of state, county, and federal laws that pertain to transportation and transit.
• Written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with supervisors, law enforcement, and customers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to work under a tight priority workload, provide excellent customer service, and demonstrate a spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to interpret maps and directions and understand GPS systems and instructions.
• General understanding of Google Mail and Calendar. Understanding of general computer skills.
• Proficient in using a GPS system for directions and mobile phones, 2-way radios, and computers/tablets.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of experience operating a commercial vehicle.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Rate: $23.23 per hour 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.