Employment

The Sustainable Transportation Team within the Department of Transportation Services works to inform and encourage “Smart Commute” transportation options at the university. Reducing single-occupancy motor vehicle traffic, contributing to the university’s carbon reduction goals, and optimizing the university’s micromobility network are among our team’s priority objectives. This includes managing the expansive bicycle program, fostering a strong bike and micromobility culture, using data to measure levels of effectiveness, providing incentives for bicycle commuting, and overseeing bike parking and storage practices on campus.

The mission of Shuttle-UM student-operated Transit System is to provide safe and dependable transportation to university students, faculty, and staff, and to function as a learning environment for students.

Maintenance Assistants will assist in performing routine maintenance on all Shuttle-UM and DOTS vehicles. This non-CDL position is an essential component to the Shuttle-UM Transit System.

The Sustainable Transportation Team at DOTS works to provide alternative commute, aka ‘Smart Commute’ options to the university community with the goal of influencing commute behaviors and reducing the number of vehicles that drive and park on campus. UMD Smart Commute programs include: carpool, transit, bike, walk, telework, carshare and a variety of incentive programs.

The Student Human Resource Assistant (SHRA) works with and assists the Student Human Resources Manager in facilitating the recruitment and hiring process for student positions at the Department of Transportation Services. Additionally, the SHRA promotes a fun, supportive and professional work environment. The position requires approximately 12-15 hours a week with $12.17/hr compensation.

The Student Staff Human Resources Manager supervises a team of student Human Resources Assistants in facilitating the recruitment and hiring process for all student positions within the department. The position requires 15-20 hours a week with $14.18/hr compensation. Graduating seniors and graduate students are not eligible for this position.

The Student Special Events position is a very hands-on job that is perfect for outgoing and friendly students who want a position that offers more than just working behind a desk.

The Student Customer Service Representatives at the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) are responsible for delivering excellent customer service through active and accurate communication with all department customers. Representatives will serve as the first point of contact for all walk-in and telephone customers. They are expected to convey a detailed information regarding departmental policies and regulations to customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner. Students will work to build and maintain positive business relationships for the department with faculty, staff, and students by providing the highest quality customer service.