Shuttle Bus Driver – Part Time

Division / Title​​
Education / Part-time Shuttle Bus Operator

Reporting relationship​
Vice President of Education

Job Summary
Primary responsibilities include the transportation of guests to/from assigned destinations using a 28-passenger Ford F550 Glaval Entourage company vehicle. All routes are local and within program hours of 9am - 5pm, up to 6 hours per day, Tuesday - Friday. The Operator is required to monitor and comply with daily safety, maintenance and mileage procedures pursuant to Loggerhead MarinelifeCenter (LMC) policies. The Operator prioritizes passenger safety at all times and serves as an important and welcoming facilitator of LMC program transportation.  

Core Responsibilities

● Check tire pressure and fluid levels for property vehicle, and refuel as necessary
● Notify appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance needs
● Document all vehicle incidents (i.e., damages, accidents) and report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications
● Document all mileage prior to the start of and at the conclusion of each trip as well as ensure that the vehicle remains in its designated location when not in use
● Inspect property vehicles for damage and cleanliness
● Follow all company policies and procedures
● Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
● maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets
● Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation
● Speak with others using clear and professional language
● Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices (e.g., pagers and two-way radios, email)
● Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
● Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

▪ Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A", "B", or “C” with Passenger (P) endorsement
▪ More than 5 years experience driving passengers preferred but not required
▪ Must pass Level 2 background screening through The Clearinghouse
▪ 25+ years of age
▪ Must include a copy of your current driver's license with the application
▪ Prioritizes attention to detail and finds satisfaction in recognizing and supporting individuals dedicated to serving a common mission
About Us

Founded in 1983, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a leading cultural attraction in South Florida that provides open access to the public. The Center has grown to become a global leader in the rehabilitation, research, and protection of sea turtles, serving our broader mission to promote ocean ecosystem conservation and train future generations to do the same. Annually we reach 900,000 guests with our transformational STEM education programs and partner with nearly 200 organizations across six continents and 16 countries in ocean conservation. In 2022, we opened our new 27,500 square-foot campus expanding our exhibition, education, convening space, and medical facilities and increasing our regional economic impact.

Physical Demands + Work Environment

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions of this position include ability to read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print), visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects), move at a speed required to respond to work situations (e.g., run, walk, jog), stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift, move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance, move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps, reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping, continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills, perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position may involve working outdoors in Florida, often in hot and humid conditions. Must possess a Class A, B or C commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement. Must pass a ‘level 2’ background screening through The Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse provides a single data source administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for background screening results for persons screened for employment or licensure that provide services to children, the elderly and disabled individuals.

Notes

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. This recruitment may be used to select candidates for additional open positions. It is our policy that all team members, including newly hired, transferred, and promoted team members, will be carefully monitored and evaluated for an initial introductory 3 month period on the job. After satisfactory completion of the introductory evaluation, such team members will be evaluated on an annual basis.

To Apply

Interested applicants may submit their resume cover letter and the names of three references here.