TRANSIT SUPERVISOR (UTRGV EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV9133 Working Title TRANSIT SUPERVISOR (UTRGV EMPLOYEES ONLY) Number of Vacancies 1 Location Brownsville, Texas Department Campus Auxiliary Services FTE 1.0 FLSA Non-Exempt Scope of Job

To manage the day-to-day operations of campus shuttle services. Responsible to provide transportation services in a safe and timely manner.

Description of Duties

• Drives shuttle bus on a timely basis on designated route.
• Supervises assigned staff, including delegation of work/route assignments.
• Works with assigned supervisor to plan, supervise and monitor the shuttle service operations.
• Ensures adequate campus coverage at scheduled hours of operation.
• Verifies and approves driver time cards.
• Monitors the shuttle vehicle maintenance program, including coordination with mechanics to ensure minimal service disruption.
• Enforces Federal, State and University policies on shuttles for the safe transport of riders.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections (i.e. fuel, update daily vehicle service log).
• Submits vehicle service log to Vehicle Fleet Supervisor for monthly reporting to State of Texas.
• Prepares and analyzes shuttle operation reports, including but not limited to, passenger counts, mileage, fuel consumption, route studies, and expenditures.
• Schedules drivers for non-routine work assignments (i.e. weekend/after hour transportation requests from departments).
• Conducts annual performance evaluations or SEPAPs for assigned staff.
• Identifies training opportunities for assigned staff.
• Interviews and hires part-time drivers.
• Recommends route changes as needed; obtains management approval when appropriate.
• Conducts presentations during new student orientations regarding shuttle services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of all assigned staff.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Texas CDL Class B License. Texas CDL Class B License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsement.

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

• Four (4) years of driving shuttles, buses, trams or passenger vans and one (1) year of supervisory experience related to field. General office experience required, or
• Two (2) years of driving shuttles, buses, trams or passenger vans and one (1) year of supervisory experience related to field, with an Associate's degree. General office experience required.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Standard office machines.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Some travel and weekend work is required. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical, motor vehicle record check, criminal background, and drug & alcohol random exams. This position is classified as a safety sensitive position in accordance with FTA's rules and regulations. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 09/02/2026 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52436

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Certifications and Licenses
• Training Certificates
• Other Document
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Additional Document