Utility Carts

Using utility carts does not require the same driver training as using campus fleet vehicles. Please follow the steps below with your immediate supervisor to be authorized to use the carts.

Requirements

All cart operators must meet the following criteria before operating a cart on property under the jurisdiction of the Maricopa County Community College District:

  1. Review and understand the MCCCD Utility/Golf Cart Policy
  2. Complete the Safe Use and Operation of Utility Carts and Acknowledgement in the Employee Learn Center.

Safety Equipment

Appropriate safety devices are essential to reduce the risk of injury, death, and loss of or damage to property. Therefore, when appropriate, carts must have the following accessories in functioning order:

  • Headlights
  • Side and rear view mirrors
  • Horn
  • Electric Wipers, if applicable to cart
  • Tail Lamps
  • Brakes
  • Backup signal if originally equipped
  • Reflectors
  • Stop Lamps/Brake Lights

Utility Cart Operating Procedures

College specific procedures must include, but are not limited to, the following items:

  • Operating rules to include equipment safety checks, security of cart ignition keys, driving safety/speed of carts, appropriate use of carts, and cart identification.
  • Determination of acceptable driving areas.
  • Determination of hours of operation.
  • Maintenance and repair guidelines.
  • College-owned carts are to be used for college business only.
  • Contractor and vendor owned carts operated on District owned or leased property shall comply with the guidelines stated herein.

Enforcement

The immediate supervisor and any utility cart operator must review these guidelines and related campus specific utility cart procedures and amendments annually or as situation warrants, and provide each operator with a copy of such. Violations of the guidelines will be reported to the College Police Office as an Incident Report. The operator's supervisor shall be notified. The privilege of operating a utility cart may be revoked at anytime.

Operator & Supervisor Accountability

Supervisors shall ensure that all operators review the owner's manual for the specific utility cart. If a manual is not available from the manufacturer, the supervisor will provide one. In addition, all operators shall read a copy of these guidelines, the attached related procedures, and any amendments to them.

Operator & Supervisor Accountability

Supervisors shall ensure that all operators review the owner's manual for the specific utility cart. If a manual is not available from the manufacturer, the supervisor will provide one. In addition, all operators shall read a copy of these guidelines, the attached related procedures, and any amendments to them.