Ore Cart Shuttle Driver

Colorado School of Mines

Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: GLA-JR105478-10/24

Location: Golden, CO

Department Information

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Transportation Operator performs services essential to customer transport (pick-up and delivery) within Golden, customer service, and other duties necessary to support Transportation's overall mission. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate different situations and/or conflicts that might arise. Flexibility and reliability are essential skills needed for this position.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Training provided!

Description of Job

Primary Job Duties

Customer Transport

Comply with all state laws governing vehicle operation, Colorado School of Mines policies and procedures, and all relevant safety functions and regulations. Adhere to route schedules to ensure service is consistent and reliable. Communicate clearly and politely with all passengers, including answering questions and inquiries regarding service and routes. Maintain a safe and comfortable environment. Ensure passengers follow safety regulations. Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage or other items (e.g., strollers, wheelchairs, bikes). Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with additional needs. Communicate with managers, supervisors, and drivers by radio, phone, and computer to exchange information regarding service needs and alerts.

Vehicle/Equipment Serviceability

Perform daily pre-trip and post- trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe and functional. Complete daily required paperwork. Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure, adding fuel and other necessary vehicle fluids. Notify appropriate parties of vehicle problems. Regular cleaning of interior/exterior of vehicles, including washing, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, dusting, waxing, etc.

Salary and Benefits

Hourly rate of $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options.

Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.

Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution

Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)

Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)