Position Overview

This is part-time drivers to operate the DawgRide evening shuttle. DawgRide provides safe, on-demand transportation for students across campus and nearby areas during evening hours. Drivers play a critical role in supporting student safety, well-being, and access by transporting students to and from approved locations using a mobile dispatch application. 

Responsibilities 

• Safely operate a university shuttle vehicle during assigned evening shifts 
• Use a mobile app-based dispatch system to receive ride requests, navigate to pick-up locations, and complete drop-offs 
• Provide courteous, professional, and supportive service to student riders 
• Follow all traffic laws, university driving policies, and safety protocols 
• Conduct basic pre- and post-shift vehicle checks and report any concerns 
• Maintain accurate trip logs and app usage as required 
• Communicate effectively with dispatch or supervisors regarding delays, incidents, or concerns 
• Help ensure a calm, respectful, and safe ride environment for all passengers.

Required Qualifications 

• Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with University policy.
• Minimum age of 21 (for insurance eligibility) 
• Ability to pass a background check and motor vehicle record check 
• Comfort using smartphone apps for navigation and ride management 
• Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and dependability 
• Ability to work independently during evening hours 
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience driving passengers (shuttle, rideshare, delivery, etc.) 
• Familiarity with Butler University’s campus and surrounding area 
• Experience working with college students or in customer-facing roles 

BU Benefits and Perks  

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include: 

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:  
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year 
  • 8 Paid Holidays 
    • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment) 
• Health:  
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs 
• Retirement:  
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment 
• Tuition Assistance:  
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents 
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  
    • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment 
    • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees 
    • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree 
    • Covers tuition only 
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:  
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty 
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses 
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App 
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT 
  • Discount at the College Bookstore 
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances 

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