Join the University of Alaska Fairbanks Facilities Services team and help keep campus running safely and efficiently. This position is responsible for operating campus shuttle buses and supporting a variety of facilities maintenance and grounds operations. In addition to providing safe and reliable transportation for students, employees, and visitors, this position assists with building maintenance, grounds upkeep, snow and debris removal, material handling, and other operational support as needed. The successful candidate will safely operate 13
- 18• 21• or 33-passenger shuttle buses while adhering to established routes and schedules.
Responsibilities include assisting passengers, operating wheelchair lifts for individuals with mobility needs, performing pre-trip inspections and minor operational maintenance on assigned vehicles, and providing excellent customer service. When not assigned to shuttle operations, this position supports Facilities Services with maintenance, grounds, and operational duties across campus. This is a union represented position. Shuttle driver may be tasked with other duties as assigned. Under supervision, may routinely perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and light construction duties in a combination of several trades or crafts such as plumbing; carpentry; painting; landscape and agricultural installation and maintenance; light construction; and equipment maintenance. Knowledge of state, local, and campus traffic laws and a strong commitment to operating shuttle buses safely in all weather conditions, including Alaska winters. You will have excellent customer service skills and enjoy interacting with a diverse campus community in a courteous and professional manner. You should be comfortable using basic hand tools to perform light maintenance and routine pre-trip vehicle inspections, while demonstrating the ability to follow instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively with others. Success in this role requires the ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and to safely operate a variety of shuttle buses and equipment. You must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements and maintain a clean driving record. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated work history that reflects these knowledge, skills, and abilities and a commitment to performing work safely and effectively. A background check and pre-employment drug screening are required before a final offer of employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have and always maintain a current Commercial Driver's License with passenger and airbrakes endorsements with a clean record. Requires apprentice level or other equivalent certification appropriate to the specific trade; with a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. ??To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE . ??If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Facilities Services at
UAF-FSHR
@alaska.edu. Local 6070 Generic Union Job Description
APPLICANTS
- Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will receive priority employment consideration for the first 5-days (July 28th
- August 1, 2026) if they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date. However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply. Applications received after this time and date may not be considered for this position. If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time, applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled. This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.
Salary Information:
CT1 Step 1 $26.43/hr (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule ). This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu . The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
- Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. Access to the reports is available at:
UAA :
(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER
- Elmendorf Extension, JBER
- Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College
- Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College
- Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College
- Cordova Extension)
Online:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF:
(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)
Online:
https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS:
(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)
Online:
https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .
