Late Night Shuttle Driver

Position Title

Late Night Shuttle Driver

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the Department

The Transportation Services Department supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

Late Night Shuttle Drivers for Western Washington University are responsible for safely and effectively operating university-owned passenger vans. The Late Night Shuttle Driver helps facilitate the operation of the University’s late-night shuttle known as the Starlight Shuttle that provides students with a reliable way to get around campus and the community after local bus service ends. This is a professional driving position within the Transportation Services Department. Daily work duties will include a mix of driving, dispatching, vehicle servicing, and various other tasks. The Driver reports directly to the Shuttle Operations Manager. This is a hybrid position; the Driver works remotely during their non-driving shifts dispatching.

Required Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to maintain focus and attention on safe driving.
• Ability to consistently conduct self in a mature, professional and respectful demeanor with equal regard to all contacts.
• Ability to follow directions and administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and time-sensitive environment.
• Access to internet and workstation at home to dispatch on non-driving days.
• Have a current valid Washington state driver’s license and have had a valid driver’s license for at least five (5) years. Include a copy of Driver License with application.
• Within the past three (3) years, no suspension/revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI, or other vehicle-related felony; or multiple traffic offenses (4 moving violations/infractions in 12 months/5 moving violations/infractions in 24 months) resulting in a Conditional Status driving record or subsequent suspension/revocation of license, or 6 or more moving violations within a 12-month period resulting in license suspension. Include a copy of Abstract of Driving Record with application.
• Comfortable with using smart phone/tablet technology including apps, cameras and GPS functions.
• Able to pass a university provided driver training course including the university large passenger van training course.
• Must repeat training courses annually and attend any other specific departmental training courses.
• Available to attend a two-week training course during daylight hours prior to operating a shuttle at night.
• Maintain eligibility to drive, including a valid driver's license, throughout employment.
• Physical Demands:
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable with and capable of lifting and securing bicycles to racks.
• Comfortable with and capable of operating a wheelchair lift and securing the chair with straps and tie downs.
• Able to sit for extended periods, consistent with contemporary professional driver standards.
• Be physically capable of assisting passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Must be comfortable working at night, driving in inclement weather, and navigating roads during hours of darkness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional passenger carrying driving experience.
• Background in customer service, interacting with the public and handling difficult/stressful situations.
• Familiarity with the WWU campus and the City of Bellingham.
• Experience with dispatching, administrative support, and monitoring multiple lines of communication simultaneously.
• Experience working late at night or other irregular hours.
• Experience providing services to people with disabilities.
• Previous work experience in a remote setting.

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

$2,216 - $2,549/month at 62.5% appointment percent, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a 9-month position.

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Classified Positions

Bargaining Unit

This position is part of bargaining unit B and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.

Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date Notes

Application review begins September 4, 2024; position is open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.