Campus Shuttle Driver

Seawolf Shuttle Driver

UAA is seeking customer focused, friendly drivers to join our Seawolf Shuttle team! Our in-house transit program provides transportation on a specified route through campus to students, staff, and faculty. This is a 9-month position, offering summers off. Standard schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 10 hour shifts. Apply today to join our team!

Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver's license, clean driving record and meet/maintain UA Safe Driver criteria. The successful candidate will have the ability to pass a Federal DOT pre-employment drug screen test, have sufficient vehicle knowledge for inspections and logs, and be able to operate a wheelchair lift. Strong customer service skills are essential, including effective communication with diverse customers and the ability to handle inquiries positively. Dependability, time management, initiative, decision-making, and teamwork are crucial, as is flexibility to work different shifts and in varying weather conditions. The UAA shuttle team works closely and cohesively, and team members must be willing to work alternate shifts, including early morning/evening hours, and work outside in inclement, unpredictable weather conditions. Preferred qualifications include experience with radios and in-house transit programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is required. A minimum six months of prior shuttle/transit or commercial driving experience; or, an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Applicant must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license and meet UA's safe driving criteria as posted: (See Page 5, Section VII. Safe Driver Criteria).

Preferred qualifications include experience with radios and in-house transit programs.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

Salary Information: Maintenance Service Worker III (MSW3) /Step 1 $20.86/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule)

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The University of Alaska ( is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.