Motor Equipment Operator I

Job Posting

JR101549 Motor Equipment Operator I (Open)Department:

RegularOpen Date

Auxillary Services, PMPosition Type:

02-20-2026Close Date

$39,140 - $45,969

Job Description

Under general supervision operates light and medium duty motorized equipment used in the maintenance of fields, roads, and similar areas in all kinds of weather.

Responsibilities

• The Motor Equipment Operator I safely operates light and medium motorized vehicles to support campus transportation services.
• Responsibilities include performing basic preventative maintenance checks, following all safety procedures, completing transportation logs, and providing reliable, customer-focused service.
• Work is performed under direct supervision in accordance with established transportation protocols and schedules.
  
  

Vehicle Operations

• Operates medium- and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, including shuttle buses, vans, cars, and utility carts, in accordance with assigned routes, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Provides transportation for athletic team travel, student groups, and university-sponsored activities.
• Provides chauffeur and courier services as assigned, ensuring safe, timely, and professional transport of passengers, documents, and materials to designated locations.
• Ensures safe loading and unloading of passengers, equipment, and luggage.
• Follows all Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, university policies, and safety regulations.
  
  

Safety & Compliance

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; reports mechanical issues immediately.
• Cleans and sanitizes interior passenger areas, including seats, handrails, windows, floors, and the driver’s area, to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Performs restroom cleaning on buses, including disinfecting fixtures, restocking supplies, and ensuring waste is emptied and properly disposed of.
• Conducts routine exterior cleaning as needed and reports any sanitation, odor, or maintenance concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Adheres to all traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and university safety protocols.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies or incidents while in service.
  
  

Customer Service & Communication

• Provides courteous, professional service to all passengers.
• Communicates route changes, delays, or concerns to dispatch or supervisor promptly.
• Assist passengers with mobility needs when required.
• Represents the Transportation Department in a professional manner.
  
  

Operational Support

• Completes daily logs, mileage reports, fuel records, and incident reports accurately.
• Supports transportation needs for university events, ceremonies, and athletics.
• Works during evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as assigned.
• Provides essential transportation during inclement weather and university closures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth departmental operations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Commercial Class B Driver's License in the State of Maryland with passenger endorsement. With a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete university driver safety training.
• Demonstrated experience operating motorized vehicles in a professional or structured environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., sit for extended periods, and assist passengers when needed.
• Strong knowledge of safe driving practices and vehicle operation procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in fast-paced or high-traffic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow schedules, directions, and established procedures.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, and teamwork.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Employees in this job class must maintain the required valid driver’s license with no more than five (5) points on their driving record.
• Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with university policy and state regulations.
• This position requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and during university closures or emergency situations.
• Continued employment is contingent upon compliance with all transportation safety standards, training requirements, and university policies.
  
  

Additional Job Information

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

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The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

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