Shuttle Driver (Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)

Job Description:

Shuttle Driver (Multiple Positions/Austin Parks and Recreation)

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Under general supervision, safely transports passengers inside and outside the city limits to Activity Centers, appointments, and special events, including both one-day field trips and overnight out of town trips.

Job Description:

1. Conducts pre-and post-inspection of vehicles, performs minor maintenance and reports and schedules vehicle maintenance as needed and maintains vehicle records.2. Maintains vehicle records.3. Drives City operated passenger vehicles to transport individuals with potentially diverse backgrounds and physical abilities.4. Assists passengers including people with special needs safely into or out of the vehicle.5. Collects fees, keeps cash receipt records, and makes deposits.6. Assists in performing facility set up, handyman, and food service tasks at various centers or other destinations.7. Performs intake of new clients.8. Coordinates activities and events.9. Performs routine administrative tasks such as copying, filling in for the receptionist, transporting mail, filling out forms, and preparing reports.10. Picks up vehicle parts, returns parts for credit and takes parts back to the vendor.11. Provides briefings and answers citizen questions about services provided.12. Adheres to safety guidelines, laws, and regulations regarding operation of assigned vehicles.13. Transports vehicles to and from vendor locations, refuels vehicles and assists service center with cleaning up the shop for a fleet operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus one (1) year of work experience, six (6) months of which were spend operating vehicles to transport passengers, or equipment.Combination of equivalent Experience and Education may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

Notes to Candidate:

The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department ( APR ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community.

The Shuttle Driver position offers Senior Transportation as part of goal to provide a special system of transportation to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for persons 60 years or older.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

• Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Military/Veteran Preference for Interview Process: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
• Driving Requirement: This position requires candidate to possess a valid Class C Texas driver’s license or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. If you cannot meet these conditions, you may be deemed ineligible for this position.
• Physical Requirements : Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues. Possess the ability to work outdoors in any and all types of weather and/or inclement conditions.
• Work/Location Schedule Notes: May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays. Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs. May be required to work at various work locations.

Other Information:

• Application Status Communication: Please note that you will be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. Once the department is no longer hiring for this position, you may receive a notification informing you the position is closed and the hiring process is concluded.
• Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: APR work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APR work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-14