Shuttle Driver

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Job Title: Shuttle Driver
Classification: Part-time
Location: Mystic, CT
Pay Rate: $14.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: (Hours may vary based on Business Demand)
Mon, Thurs and Fri 8a-5p
Bonus Plans:
$250 Sign on bonus (received after your 90-day introductory period)$200 Referral Bonus for each referral (NO CAP)
LAZ Parking Benefits:
401K up to 5% Employer MatchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pay Active (On demand access to earned wages immediately)Commuter benefits + more
Employee Appreciation Incentives:
Free Parking for Events/Concerts/Games in Downtown PHXPaid Sick Leave Free Tickets to Baseball Games RAVED employees
LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we’re the experts Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED
We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say “parking is our industry but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”. If you’re looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best – contact us today
The Spirit of the Position:
The Shuttle Driver position is responsible for the effective, efficient and safe transportation, loading and unloading of passengers & employees to and from the airport terminal and employee parking, and to ensure that all activities support the safety and welfare of all passengers.
Covid-19 and Flu Vaccination is required for this location.
Please note: COVID-19 Vaccination is a requirement for this assignment. However, accommodations may be made for those with medical or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
What Will I Do?
Reliable and punctual attendance is paramount to this position.Works well with others and is a strong team player.Greet customers, be responsive and timely with correspondence and problem resolution, display a caring attitude, and develop a rapport with all passengers.When greeting every passenger and offer to lift and carry baggage onto the shuttle or luggage trailer for storage.Anticipate guest needs wherever possible and exhibit a sincere desire to meet or exceed themAssist passengers with general information about local area.To work with and without supervision and follow direction of supervisors when requests are made.Promote good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times.Provide daily transportation for passengers to and from destinations.Perform pre- and post-inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to Company & DOT standards, and compliance with proper safety and maintenance standards.Assist passengers when boarding and exiting the vehicle. Ensure the loading and unloading of passengers to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for unloading passenger with special needs, (i.e. wheel chair lifts and tie-downs).Provide customers with a space reminder & educate passengers where to catch the shuttle upon their return to the airport location Inform guests/visitors of parking services and fees, direct and announce them to their intended destination pick up/ drop off points and offer an appropriate closing comment using the loud speaker.Prepare and submit accident / incident reports in a timely manner.Perform daily/ routine cleaning and shuttle maintenance activities; maintain neat and orderly appearance to include assigned uniforms.Exercise care in the handling of funds and reporting of lost articles.Conduct re-fueling activities, to include maintaining assigned fuel usage logs.Comply with Federal DOT requirements, State driving regulations, city and Airport safety rules and procedures.Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with passengers, co-workers, supervisors, managers, etc.Use two-way radio to interact and communicate professionally with dispatch office and/or supervisor.Report accidents, problems, and other required shuttle information (both mechanical and cosmetic) to management in a timely manner.Keep the shuttle bus secure and follow all safety procedures.Maintain alertness and be observant of any activity, both authorized and unauthorized, and take appropriate actions.Adhere to all safety codes and OSHA standards.Respond to all guest/visitor inquiries and resolve service/ customer discrepancies accordingly in a respectable manner.Perform other related/ additional duties and tasks as assigned.
You Are:
Dynamic.Dependable.TrustworthyA team player.
Education:
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Experience:
Prior customer service experience is highly desired.Shuttle driver experience desired.AT LEAST two years of driving experience with a valid Driver's License is required.
Skills:
Display/ or put forth a positive attitudeWillingness to do whatever is needed to make the surface lot successful.Ability to be approachable.Strong customer service skills and abilities.Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).Ability to work independently and multi-task.Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization and outside customers and clientele.Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of at least 30 pounds in weight.Ability to work in the elements- heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.Ability to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Ability to perform functions that require repetitive motions using hands, wrists and arms.Ability to express or exchange information, instructions, ideas, etc. by means of the spoken word.Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.
LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.
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