Motor Equipment Operator

About This Role

This role involves operating light and medium duty motorized equipment for campus maintenance, ensuring safe transportation services, and performing basic vehicle checks and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate light and medium motorized vehicles to support campus transportation services.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance checks and follow all safety procedures.
• Complete transportation logs and provide reliable, customer-focused service.
• Operate medium- and heavy-duty commercial passenger vehicles, including shuttle buses, vans, cars, and utility carts, following assigned routes and safety protocols.
• Provide transportation for athletic team travel, student groups, and university-sponsored activities.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report mechanical issues immediately.
• Clean and sanitize interior passenger areas and perform restroom cleaning on buses.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and university safety protocols.
• Complete daily logs, mileage reports, fuel records, and incident reports accurately.
• Support transportation needs for university events, ceremonies, and athletics, including working during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Commercial Class B Driver's License in the State of Maryland with passenger endorsement and 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated experience operating motorized vehicles in a professional or structured environment.

Benefits