Shuttle Driver (Finance)

The shuttle driver will be responsible for student pick-up and drop-off on a fixed route during the academic year. The driver must prioritize transportation safety for all riders during shuttle transports and provide good customer service to riders. Driver maintains accurate ridership logs, and daily vehicle inspections of a university vehicle.

Working Environment

• Some indoor preparation and outdoor vehicle inspections. The Driver will spend majority of their shift inside a university vehicle.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Work Schedule

The University shuttle operates Tuesday - Friday when classes are in session, Work schedule may vary.

The working hours for this position is 16-29 hours a week on Temporary Part-Time status.

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Understand Florida traffic laws and safety procedures
• 1 year of prior driving experience transporting passengers
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Availability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transporting passengers, particularly students.
• Basic Understanding of vehicle maintenance.

Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.In addition to following the University of South Florida policies and procedures, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting shuttle van for any unsafe issues preparing for shift.
• Responsible for transporting students from the main campus to off-site class location and from off-site class location back to main campus.
• Compliance with traffic and safety regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and professional manner.
• Driving shuttle on a fixed route on time.
• Completing ridership logs by counting riders onboard for all student transports.
• Other duties related to driving such as service transports, refueling and cleaning of shuttle vans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be dependable and provide good customer service.
• Ability to speak, read, write the English language and add, subtract basic math.
• Ability to understand and communicate information with students and staff back to the Parking and Transportation manager.
• Ability to redirect the route due to weather, or general driving conditions.