Shuttle Operator

As a Shuttle Operator for the Bayview-Hunters Point Community Shuttle, you will drive vans and provide outstanding customer service to riders in the Bayview-Hunters Point Community.

• →Safely and courteously operate electric vehicles to transport passengers in the community
• →Learn the fundamentals of Shuttle operations and related safety procedures
• →Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections

• Possess sound knowledge of the city and an excellent driving record
• Conversational proficiency in English
• Able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines, to ensure public safety
• Patient, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of the community
• Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public
• Must be able to safely push and maneuver more than 400 pounds of weight, such as in assisting passengers in wheelchairs or handling heavy equipment
• Must be comfortable bending down on one knee for extended periods of time to secure wheelchairs and other mobility aids within confined spaces
• Hold a valid California driver’s license
• Pass a drug screening, motor vehicle check, and criminal background check
• At least 25 years old
• Able to apply in person at Via’s offices in the Bayview Hunters-Point neighborhood
• Able to complete all required training for this position
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including both weekdays and weekends as needed