This part-time position is tasked with the safe transportation of students, staff and others to various locations on-campus as well as the Nursing Engineering Center. Ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, good with people and reliable. The shift will be 3-7 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday. The route will be from ORU's main campus to the Nursing and Engineering Complex across the street.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure vehicles are inspected for road worthiness, i.e. oil, tires, signals and lights, brakes, gas. Performs pre and post trip vehicle safety inspections. Ensures all auto repair requests are timely submitted and corrected.
Doesn't drive any vehicle that is deemed to be unsafe to drive and maintains a clean bus at all times.
Obeys all traffic laws and CDL requirements-operating the bus at a rate of speed that is reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions.
Primarily drives students and faculty to and from campus and NEC facility. Transports students and ORU guests to and from airport and event locations.
Assists handicap persons on and off bus lift platform and ensures the safety of all passengers
Completes annual CDL medical certification and drug screening.
Prioritizes safety and reports immediately any involvement in accident or traffic violation.
Knowledgeable of how to safely exit highway, park vehicle, and emplace safety triangles-safely navigates adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, ice, fog).
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION :
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S) :
Valid United States class B or C commercial driver's license is required.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and have an excellent driving record for the purpose of driving University vehicle(s). ORU online defensive driving course is required.
Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
Driver possesses good verbal and interpersonal skills are required for effective, consistent and accurate communication with staff, students, faculty, VIP's, and the general public. Must maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times.
Ability to take direction and follow-up on assigned tasks to ensure satisfactory, accurate, and timely completion.
1 + years of experience driving a school bus (training provided for the right applicant).