Job Title: Anteater Express Operator
Job Type: Part Time
Wage/Salary: $20.00 per hour starting wage with $1 raises every 400 accident-free hours worked. Training is paid at the starting wage.
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours of Operation: 7:00a-12:00a
Location: UC Irvine campus and surrounding communities

Company Description: Anteater Express operates an on/off campus shuttle service for students, faculty and staff. Currently the Anteater Express Program is comprised of multiple routes, 100+ operators and an estimated ridership of over 2 million.

Job Description:  Anteater Express Operators are responsible for the inspection and safe operation of Anteater Express buses. Operators must maintain a pleasant, courteous and helpful attitude toward the public at all times. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: adherence to time schedules, collecting fares, facilitating route transfers, answering questions and providing good customer service. Operators must also be willing to work flexible hours and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old at time of application submission
  • Must be a full-time UCI student in good standing (will be verified through the University Registrar)
    • You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
    • You must not be on University disciplinary probation and must be in good standing with the University in compliance with the UCI Code of Student Conduct.
    • This will be checked on a quarterly basis.
  • Must agree to work a minimum of 13.5 hours per week for at least 3 academic year quarters after completing training
  • Must have a valid driver license issued by a US State or territory
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid social security card
  • Must commit to work a minimum of 3 consecutive academic quarters after completing training, not including summers
    • For example, if your training is completed during Fall 2025, you must commit to work (at minimum) Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Fall 2026.
    • You may continue your employment for as long as you like as long as you remain enrolled at UCI and in good standing
  • Must be available for an approximately 80-hour in-person training course. Training days are a maximum of 8 working hours per day.
    • Training for current applicants will take place on weekdays between the hours of 7am and 6pm and will be scheduled based on applicant availability
  • Must be able to provide proof of a valid driver’s license issued by a US State or territory.
  • Employees will be enrolled in the Employer Pull Notification to monitor the status of an active driver’s license.
    • Verification will occur when hired
    • Review of record for any restrictions, such as Work Only or Suspension
  • Must agree to federal pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
    • Please note that this test screens for marijuana, a federally prohibited drug
  • Must agree to submit to a LiveScan background screening
  • Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision
  • Must be responsible, dependable, and punctual
  • Must be able to demonstrate good customer service skills

Questions:
If you have any questions about employment with Anteater Express, please contact us at employment@shuttle.uci.edu.

Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

  • Background Check and Live Scan
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to Work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

  1. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

  • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  • E-Verify
  • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Below are general guidelines on the position’s physical, mental, and environmental working conditions. In accordance with applicable state and federal law, UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-5210. 
Bend: Occasionally
Squat: Occasionally
Crawl: Occasionally
Climb: Occasionally
Kneel: Occasionally
Handle Objects: Frequently
Push/Pull: Frequently
Reach Above Shoulder Level: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Use Fine Finger Movements: Occasionally
Carry/Lift Loads up to 25 Pounds: Occasionally
Carry/Lift loads between 25-50 lbs: Occasionally
Carry/Lift Loads over 50 Pounds: Not Applicable
Read/Comprehend: Frequently
Write: Frequently
Perform Calculations: Frequently
Communicate Orally: Frequently
Reason and Analyze: Frequently
Chemical/Biological Agent: Occasionally
Construction Activities: Not Applicable
Contact with Water/Liquids: Occasionally
Drive Motorized Equipment: Frequently
Confined Spaces: Not Applicable
Elevated Work Location: Not Applicable
Radioactive Materials: Not Applicable
Temperature Variations: Not Applicable
Gas System: Not Applicable

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

In posting the above listing we certify that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students will be accepted and assigned to jobs and otherwise treated without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications as protected by applicable state or local laws.

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