Transit Services Assistant

Salary Range: USD $31,200.00/Yr. - USD $40,840.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, AL

Categories: Transportation

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Tiger Transit

Associated Division: AVP, Administrative Effectiveness

Req ID: 10275

Overview

Auburn University Transit Services (https://auburn.edu/administration/transit/) seeks candidates for a Transit Services Assistant to assist with the day-to-day oversight of Auburn University's transportation operations, which provide a safe and reliable transportation service to students, faculty, and staff. Ensures operations are performed in accordance with University and transit contract provisions.

Candidates are required to upload a cover letter with their application.

Responsibilities

• Assists transportation management with oversight of daily activities associated with all Transportation Services departments including University Van Shuttle, By Request Van Shuttle, jAUnt Mobility Golf Cart Service, and the Tiger Transit services vendor.

• Assists the transit vendor with routine daily operational activities.

• Collects and enters data related to all transportation services departments including Tiger Transit.

• Answers phones and dispatches vans for both the University Shuttle and By Request Service.

• Safely operates state owned University vehicles which include vans transporting passengers.

• Assist in the jAUnt Mobility Golf Cart Service consisting of six (6) to eight (8) golf carts.

• Assists with accident investigations as needed.

• Assists with the training of new employees for both office needs and driving techniques.

• Will be required to assist with special events and charters including Home Football Game Days

• Provides customer service and information to vendor and vendor's customers resolving customer issues and may assist as a liaison with various campus organizations concerning transportation issues.

Qualifications

Level I

• High school diploma or equivalent

Level II

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in transportation services or customer service OR

• Associate's degree OR

• Bachelor's degree

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

9/3/2026