Driver, Shuttle Services

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. UT Southwestern is honored to be a veteran-friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission.

Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

All full-time employees will have a robust benefits package including employer paid medical insurance. Children and family medical insurance plans are available at a cost to the employee.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.

UT Southwestern is in search of a skilled and experienced Driver for our Shuttle Services division. The Driver works under general supervision to provide skilled work involved in regular operation of automobiles, van, or mini-bus in transportation of passengers to on-campus and off-campus locations.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; travel to other sites as needed.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday; must be flexible to work between 5:30 AM and 7:15 PM.

• Requires minimum of 8th grade education.
• Requires two (2) years of full-time paid experience in the operation of various types of motor vehicles, such as high occupant (14 passengers or more) vans, mini-buses, station wagons, shuttles, commercial buses, and school buses, etc.
• Requires a valid State of Texas Driver License*.

*A valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required for operating vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or more. If incumbent carries 14 or more passengers including driver, a valid CDL with passenger endorsement is required.

Please Note: Attach the following prior to submitting your application:

1. An updated resume with all relevant work experience, education, vocational training, certifications, and/or licenses.
2. A copy of higher education, training diplomas, or certificates (if applicable).
3. A copy of trade licenses or certifications (if applicable).

• Work requires the ability to understand and follow established procedures and other guidelines of some complexity in performance of work tasks, which involve making of frequent minor decisions or occasional decisions of some importance.
• Work requires the use of some initiative, independent judgment, or resourcefulness.
• Work requires contact with faculty, staff, visitors, and patients in transporting them to and from on-campus and off-campus locations.

• Operates van or mini-bus for transportation of employees and visitors on scheduled route connecting on-campus and off-campus locations.
• Picks-up and delivers mail, packages, drugs, and supplies to off-campus locations on assigned route.
• In outpatient clinic, transports patients to specialty care units and agencies within cooperative system.
• Maintains vehicle operating records and reports needed maintenance and repairs.
• Performs minor and routine maintenance such as refueling, ensuring proper tire pressure, and checking oil, water, and batteries periodically.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

• P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit the ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
• C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
• T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

• Work is performed primarily in automobiles.
• Working conditions involve more than average exposure to variable weather and road conditions.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!