Job Description

Job Summary

Operates shuttle bus, receives instructions from coordinator and responds to requests throughout Cambridge/Allston campuses.

Position Description

• Operates shuttle bus on designated routes on the Cambridge and Allston campuses.
• Operates transit vehicles for charters and extended services.
• Communicates on two-way radio with coordinator to receive instructions and confirm changes, additions, or deletions from route schedule.
• Performs daily safety inspection of vehicle and equipment. Completes vehicle condition report which includes requests for maintenance and repair.
• Performs refueling and electric recharging of vehicles as needed.
• Assists passengers with mobility impairments both entering and exiting vehicle.
• Performs related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Massachusetts state commercial driver?s license with ?Passenger & Air Brake? endorsements with a minimum of five years driving experience required. Must have an excellent driving record. Three to five years of related passenger transport experience preferred. Must possess strong verbal communication skills, a clear speaking voice, and solid customer service skills, including: courtesy, flexibility, sensitivity, patience, and humor. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a customer-focused team environment required.



Special Requirements:

Will be required to wear a uniform provided by employer.

Physical Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform physically demanding work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. The incumbent needs the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions

Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel



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Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format

On-Site





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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Harvard University Campus Services

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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