CDL Shuttle Drivers FT & PT Flexible Shifts

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.