Sr. Transit Operator/Trainer – TP140863

Filing Deadline: Mon 9/7/2026

UC San Diego
values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and
certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to
apply.

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain
valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick
time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Shuttle
Services is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Sr. Transit Operator/Trainer to support our transportation team. This role is responsible
for safely operating university shuttle buses, providing exceptional customer service, and assisting with driver training and evaluations.
We’re looking for individuals who prioritize safety, reliability, and outstanding customer service while helping keep the UC San Diego
community moving safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate buses carrying 16-65 passengers
  on campus, between UC San Diego locations, and other approved destinations.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and
  perform basic cleaning and maintenance checks.
• Maintain vehicle safety logs and operational records.
• Provide excellent
  customer service to students, staff, faculty, patients, and visitors.
• Participate in and support driver instruction,
  behind-the-wheel training, coaching, and performance assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Class A
  or B Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Minimum one year of
  commercial driving experience (two years preferred).
• Knowledge of California commercial driving regulations and safe driving
  practices.
• Ability to perform vehicle safety inspections and identify maintenance concerns.
• Strong communication, customer
  service, and driver training skills.
• Experience operating 16-65 passenger vehicles on city streets and highways
  preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required.
• Subject to
  random drug/alcohol testing and DMV license checks.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and Requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse,
or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in
order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as Required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy,
and to complete and submit the Required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency
Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified – No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than
100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified – No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role
include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The
Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this
position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity,
budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required
to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health
directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives
to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information,
please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University
of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the
final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at
the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some
forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in
  the Workplace

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