DRIVER- Shuttle Drivers needed to drive in Hamden, CT. This is a local, steady route, transporting college students and faculty members.
We provide shuttle services for Quinnipiac University. This position is for a FT or PT driver, with an exact schedule TBD. Please be clear on your application what you are available for.
CDL drivers start at $22.50/hour.
The vehicles are newer walk-on 25-passenger shuttles with wheelchair lifts that are cleaned and maintained regularly.
Full-time help is eligible for Health/Dental insurance available after 90 days (50/50 split) and paid vacation after one year. Room for advancement!
Must be over 20 years of age due to insurance requirements, customer service experience is a must!
A valid CT license with a CDL with a passenger endorsement is required. A valid medical card is also required. Background checks, SORI checks, drug and driving tests will be conducted.
Shuttle Driver- Job Description
The job responsibilities of a Shuttle Driver may vary depending on the location where the employee is scheduled to work. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Greeting patrons in a polite manner and assisting them in any way we can
- Safely shuttling customers to various destinations
- Opening and closing doors for patrons
- Adhering to all traffic laws/signs to ensure the safest possible operation of our shuttles
- Communicating effectively with customers and co-workers. This includes radio contact with management, shuttle drivers, and lot attendants
- Completing required pre-trip inspections to meet federal as well as company safety requirements
- Recording passenger counts and trip times
- Completing necessary paperwork involved in daily operations
- Assisting in equipment set up and break down (i.e. signs, cones, etc.)
- Sweeping shuttles and removing debris to ensure cleanliness
- Filling in as a lot attendant when needed
- Communicating mechanical problems with shuttles to management
- Complying with company procedures for shuttle operations
- Operate wheelchair lift as needed, and secure chairs with tie-downs as needed
Benefits:
- Health/Dental insurance is available after 90 days (50/50 split)
- Earn up to 3 weeks time off by year 5, some PTO available year 1!
- 401k plan after 1 year
- Paid training
- Employee discounts
- Room for advancement! We pride ourselves on developing leaders from within our own ranks whenever possible.
Why work for VPA?
* Positive company culture
* Numerous Benefits and Incentive Programs for Employees
* Company trips (such as professional sporting events or company picnics)
* Quarterly newsletter to update you on what's new with the company and to inform you of new opportunities
* We promote management from within the company.
* At VPA you are not just a face, all levels of management get to know each and every one of you when working side by side
* In this tough economy our company has still been growing at a rapid rate providing new opportunities for staff
* Valet Park of America is committed to its customers, clients, employees, and community.
* Scholarship Opportunities
Valet Park of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Must be over 20 years of age due to insurance requirements.
- Valid Connecticut driver's license with a CDL and passenger endorsement.
- Valid medical card.
- Customer service experience.
- Must pass background, SORI, drug, and driving checks.
- Availability for a full-time or part-time schedule with flexible shifts.
What We Do
Valet Park of America provides Valet Parking, Parking Management and Transportation services throughout the Northeast and Greater NY area. Our clients include some of the finest hotels, hospitals, restaurants, ski resorts, shopping malls and condominiums in the area. We are a customer service oriented company and pride ourselves in our client, employee and community relations. We began our operations in 1990 and have continued to provide outstanding service to each and every one of our clients.
