Airport Shuttle Bus Driver

Airport Shuttle Bus DriverThe Airport Shuttle Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting employees, traveling public and baggage between the airport terminal and parking facilities. Deal courteously with the passengers, deliver excellent customer service and represent the Airport in a positive, professional manner.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Drive passengers and their baggage between the airport terminal and parking facilities. Drive for tours, special events and during irregular operations.Recognize driving safety hazards and use appropriate precautions based on Federal, State and Local guidelines.Follow the directions of the Shuttle Bus Dispatchers, Bus Operations Supervisors and/or Landside Managers.Use a 2-way radio to communicate location, emergencies and ask for assistance.Provide information about the airport to the public and assist travelers with ground transportation matters.Complete related paperwork such as vehicle inspection reports and vehicle work orders.Perform light cleaning inside bus (e.g., clean windows, empty trash, sweep).Under some circumstances, assist passengers with baggage.Assists passengers in boarding or exiting the vehicle as necessary, including operation of wheelchair lift and wheelchair restraints.Other duties as assigned.Competencies For Successful Performance Of Job Duties:Deal courteously with the public and represent the airport in a positive, professional manner.Fluent English language skills, clearly spoken to be understood over the radio and by passengers.Safely drive any of the shuttle bus models. These include, but are not limited to, 35-foot Diesel, Electric and/or Hybrid Buses.Follow oral and/or written instructions.Minimum Qualifications:No minimum education level required and 3 years of bus driving experience ORHigh school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of commercial bus driving experience*MUST HOLD A VALID, CLASS B CDL WITH PASSENGER AND AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENTS*Preferred Qualifications:2-5 years commercial bus driving experienceCustomer service experiencePhysical Requirements:Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time.Light to moderate lifting when performing tasks.To comply with bus manufacturer specifications, a candidate's weight may not exceed 350 pounds.Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.Must be able to pass the City of Charlotte pre-employment physical.Conditions Of Employment:The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.Benefits:The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.