Shuttle Driver

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.

Job Description:

The Shuttle Driver will provide transportation around property to COTA guests during a variety of large events. They will operate trucks, buses, and other vehicles, while providing top-class customer service to all shuttle riders. The Shuttle Driver will collaborate with other drivers and the Transportation Managers to ensure that the shuttle program runs efficiently, effectively, and in a safe manner. This is a Seasonal Part-Time position that requires onsite availability.

Essential Functions:

• Transport passengers to and from predetermined locations.
• Obey all traffic rules and regulations guiding the operation of shuttle services in his/her assigned area.
• Must be able and willing to drive different types of vehicles (i.e., Minibuses, Pickup trucks with passenger trailers attached, and safari trams).
• Carry out regular quality checks on the shuttle vehicle before and after each day’s run.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always clean.
• Assist disabled passengers in embarking and disembarking from the vehicle.
• Answer passengers’ questions in a polite manner.
• Report any delays or accidents along the route and ensure that any adverse situation is handled in a professional manner.
• Clock in and out on time during assigned events.
• If you are unable to do so – please report your time to your supervisor.
• Dress in a neat and professional manner.
• If you need professional attire – please contact your supervisor.

Vehicle Operation:

• Drive vehicles (Minibuses, Pick-up truck with passenger trailers attached, and safari trams) through an assigned route and adhering to established schedules and directions.
• Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustment to ensure passenger safety and reduce delays.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keep the bus clean and maintain an appropriate level of fuel.
• A fuel code will be provided by COTA staff for onsite fueling.
• Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failure problems and complete required corresponding reports, including photos and personal information, if necessary.

Safety:

• Inspect vehicle pre trip and post trip inspections by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure vehicle can be operated safely before driving.
• Supervise vehicle departures and loading stop areas where assigned.
• Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for vehicles.
• Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguishers, flags, fuses, crowbar, and reflector.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled routes.

Other:

• Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and the number of passengers transported.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have and maintain driving record that is acceptable according to minimum standards adopted by DPS.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient map reading skills.
• Reinforce excellence.
• Promote a positive and caring climate.
• Use effective communication skills.
• Become familiar with all routes to and from shuttle stops onsite.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license (A or B CDL).
• There is an increase in wage for CDL drivers.
• Safe driving record verified by Texas Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility).
• Shall be subject to random testing for use of alcohol or controlled substance that violate law or federal regulations.

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

• Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; work irregular hours and occasionally work prolonged hours when approved by manager.
• Operate vehicle; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, fire extinguishers, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling.
• Prolonged driving; moderate walking; grasping/squeezing, wrist, and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching.
• Limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) daily.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.