Shuttle Driver

Late Night Shuttle Driver

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.

Transportation Services 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.

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 position within the Transportation Services Department. Daily work duties will include a mix of driving, vehicle servicing, and various other tasks. The Driver reports directly to the Shuttle Operations Manager.

Required Qualifications: 21 years of age or older. Able to maintain focus and attention on safe driving. 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. 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 weeklong training course during daylight hours prior to operating a shuttle at night. Maintain eligibility to drive, including a valid driver's license, throughout employment. 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 working late at night or other irregular hours. Experience providing services to people with disabilities.

Salary: $2,406 - $2,707/month (@62.5% FTE) depending on qualifications and experience

Benefitting Information: Benefits Overview for Classified Positions

Bargaining Unit: This position is part of bargaining unit A 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. Include a copy of Driver License with application. Include a copy of Abstract of Driving Record with application.

Closing Date Notes: Application review begins September 11, 2026; position is open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex. 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; View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); View email address on click.appcast.io 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, View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 Student Life at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.