Now Hiring Student Positions
The Department of Transportation Services is now hiring three of its student positions: Student Driver, Pit Crew, and Marketing Assistant. Please feel free to contact the Human Resources Office with any questions or concerns at 301.314.7261 or dotshrm@umd.edu.
Complete the online application making sure to indicate the position for which you are applying. Contact the Human Resources Manager at dotshrm@umd.edu or call 301.314.7261 for more information.
STUDENT DRIVERS (Continuously hiring)
DOTS Shuttle-UM drivers provide safe, dependable, on-time transportation to University of Maryland students, faculty, and staff. The position involves paid training, flexible hours, and advancement opportunities. A pay rate of $6.55/hr during training applies which increases to $10/hr after CDL licensing.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent time management skills
- Maintaining punctuality and adhering to Shuttle UM attendance policies
- Passing a pre-employment DOT physical and drug screening
- The successful completion of approximately 60 hours of paid training to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License
- Training will include some evenings and weekends
- Maintaining a minimum of 12 driving hours per week
PIT Crew
40% - Special Events – The DOTS Special Events section staffs and manages parking operations for nearly 500 campus events annually. Student employees will function as lot attendants to reserve parking spaces, distribute permits, install signage, communication event details, and direct University guests where to park. During the Fall/Spring semester, student employees work University Open Houses, Career Fairs, Graduations, Home Football and Men’s Basketball games, and miscellaneous departmental Special Events. Available to work all Home Football and Men’s Home Basketball games (September – February: evenings during the week and weekends - approximately 25 games). Prolonged standing, walking, and bending required. Required to work in all types of weather. Training provided.
40% - STRS (Student Ticket Review Section) –Student employees to adjudicate parking ticket reviews. The STRS section adjudicates approximately 12,000 student parking ticket reviews annually. Student ticket reviews are submitted in writing within 15 days of issuance. STRS student staff review, research and either void, reduce, or deny student ticket reviews. Training provided.
10% - Motorist Assistance Vehicle Program (MAV) – The Motorist Assistance Vehicle program has provided free lockout, jumpstart, tire inflation/changes, and gas transportation services (taking customers to purchase gas) to the campus community for nearly fifteen years. Student MAV employees will train with existing staff to perform lockouts, jumpstarts, tire changes, and gas transports. No technical experience is required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
10% - Other Duties as Assigned – Students may be asked to perform courier and mail runs for the department, conduct lot surveys, identify lost/stolen permits, prepare event setups, etc.
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills/experience required.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail highly desired.
- Familiarity with campus buildings, departmental locations, roads, and parking areas desired.
- Required to work outside in all types of weather.
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.
- Must possess an active and valid driver’s license (point limitations discussed during interview).
Availability:
Minimum 10 regularly scheduled hours per week during the semester (Monday-Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.). Available to work on call some evenings and weekends totaling approximately 10 hours per week. Limited Winter/Summer term hours available as needed. Must work all MD home football games and men’s home basketball games.
Marketing Assistant
The team of Marketing Assistants reports to the Marketing Manager in implementing strategies to effectively market and distribute information about the Department of Transportation Services. The position requires approximately 10-15 hours a week, some Saturday work required, with $8.25/hr compensation.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-distribution of departmental information to the University community
-assisting with marketing strategies for ongoing and new departmental programs
-representation of the department at University events, orientations, and fairs
-assisting of Graphics Team in creation of advertising campaigns using fliers, posters, brochures and other promotional materials
This student should:
-have strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to interact with the public
-working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
-knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Only accepting undergraduate student applicants.
To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to the Human Resources office at dotshrm@umd.edu by Wednesday, November 25th for best consideration. Call (301) 314-7261 for more information.
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