Deputy Division Director - Children, Youth, & Family Services

Part-Time Ore Cart Shuttle Driver

The Part-Time Ore Cart Shuttle Driver performs services essential to customer transport (pick-up and delivery) within Golden, as well as customer service and other duties necessary to support Transportation's overall mission. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate different situations and/or conflicts that might arise. Flexibility and reliability are essential skills needed for this position. Training will be provided for all drivers. This is a part-time, on-call position, not exceeding 20 hours per week. Shifts will vary depending on business needs and may include the following hours and days: 6:30am-9:30pm, 7 days per week, except for all Mines designated holidays.

Responsibilities

• Driving/Customer Transport
• Comply with all state laws governing vehicle operation, Colorado School of Mines policies and procedures, and all relevant safety functions and regulations.
• Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage or other items (e.g., strollers, wheelchairs, bikes).
• Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with additional needs.
• Ability to safely navigate and operate the shuttle/vehicle in challenging weather conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and ice.
• Skillfully manage various road hazards including construction zones, roadwork, detours, and unexpected obstacles. Maintain awareness of changing traffic patterns and road conditions to make necessary adjustments when needed.
• Adapt to changes in route and timing caused by weather, accidents, or detours. Adjust driving speed and behavior according to road conditions while maintaining passenger comfort and safety.
• Stay vigilant and respond appropriately to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized road users. Always be prepared to stop or adjust speed to ensure their safety, especially in busy or congested areas.
• Use defensive driving strategies to anticipate potential hazards and reduce the risk of accidents, including maintaining safe distances from other vehicles, observing speed limits, and remaining aware of other drivers' behaviors.
• Adhere to route schedules and stops to ensure service is consistent and reliable.
• Communicate clearly and politely with all passengers, including answering questions and inquiries regarding service and routes.
• Foster and maintain professional, respectful, and positive relationships with both passengers and co-workers, ensuring a collaborative and courteous work environment.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the service by promoting a safe, welcoming, courteous, and professional image, and consistently representing the program's values to passengers and the community.
• Ensure passengers follow all safety regulations.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, and drivers by radio, phone, and computer to exchange information regarding department needs and service alerts.
• Vehicle/Equipment Serviceability
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe and operational.
• Complete daily required paperwork.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure, adding fuel and other necessary vehicle fluids.
• Notify appropriate parties of vehicle problems.
• Regular cleaning of interior/exterior of vehicles, including washing, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, dusting, waxing, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of driving experience that may include driving passenger vans, school buses, and/or equivalent service transportation vehicles.
• One (1) year of demonstrated customer service experience, preferably related to driving transportation vehicles.
• Candidates must have a valid and current Colorado Driver's License at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of transportation driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals of different lived experiences and abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Certified CDL driver

Salary and Benefits

$23 - $27/hour

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• All Mines employees also have access to the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines home games, as well as access to the state of the art student recreation center and equipment rentals.
• We are proud to have recently opened an on Mines Early Childhood Center.

How to Apply

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

Upload a resume or CV

Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Pre-employment screening: Successful completion of the background check process, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record review is required for this position.

Candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This posting may remain open until filled, but may close without notice any time after will begin August 19, 2025.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.