Airport Shuttle Bus Driver

Salary: $23.00 – $27.95 Per Hour

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Airport Shuttle Bus Driver is responsible for safely transport employees, traveling public and baggage between the airport terminal and parking facilities. Deal courteously with the passengers, deliver excellent customer service and represent the Airport in a positive, professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive passengers and their baggage between the airport terminal and parking facilities. Drive for tours, special evets and during irregular operations.
Recognize driving safety hazards and use appropriate precautions based on Federal, State and Local guidelines.
Follow the directions of the Shuttle Bus Dispatchers, Bus Operations Supervisors and/or Landside Managers.
Use a 2-way radio to communicate location, emergencies and ask for assistance.
Provide information about the airport to the public and assist travelers with ground transportation matters.
Complete related paperwork such as vehicle inspection reports and vehicle work orders.
Perform light cleaning inside bus (e.g., clean windows, empty trash, sweep).
Under some circumstances, assist passengers with baggage.
Assists passengers in boarding or exiting the vehicle as necessary, including operation of wheelchair lift and wheelchair restraints.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Deal courteously with the public and represent the airport in a positive, professional manner.
Fluent English language skills, clearly spoken to be understood over the radio and by passengers.
Safely drive any of the shuttle bus models. These include, but are not limited to, 35-foot Diesel, Electric and/or Hybrid Buses.
Follow oral and/or written instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No minimum education level required and 3 years of bus driving experience
OR
High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of commercial bus driving experience
MUST HOLD A VALID, CLASS B CDL WITH PASSENGER AND AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2-5 years commercial bus driving experience
Customer service experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time.
Light to moderate lifting when performing tasks.
To comply with bus manufacturer specifications, a candidate’s weight may not exceed 350 pounds.
Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.
Must be able to pass the City of Charlotte pre-employment physical.