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Shuttle Van Driver (PT)

Shuttle Van Driver (PT)

InsideHigherEdAmericus, Georgia, United States
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Title : Shuttle Van Driver (PT)

Location : Americus, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 290612

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for shuttling GSW students to specified locations throughout Americus / Sumter County.

Responsibilities

Shuttles GSW students to specified locations. (65%)

  • Stays in constant communication via cellular phone or similar communications service to coordinate passenger pick-up and unloading schedules.
  • Provides friendly and courteous service at all times, particularly while transporting passengers, and ensures passengers are delivered to their destination within the time schedule allotted, no matter the weather, traffic or road conditions.
  • Maintain trip logs which provide details such as passenger count, route details, etc.
  • Observes all Georgia driving regulations and laws, policies and procedures.
  • Picks students up a pre-determined locations on the GSW campus.
  • Maintains a log of students using the shuttle services.
  • Brings students back to residence hall drop off areas on campus.

Responsible for the shuttle maintenance. (30%)

  • Performs and documents vehicle pre-trip interior and exterior inspections before operating vehicle at the start of the shift and reports any vehicle faults.
  • Plans routine maintenance checks with Materials Management.
  • Continuously observes all safety and security procedures and when necessary determines appropriate action beyond guidelines and immediately reports any potentially unsafe condition.
  • Checks emails daily for updates.
  • Works with students and other departments on campus.

    • Performs related duties. (5%)

    Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 1 year relevant work experience which includes operating a vehicle transporting passengers is preferred.
  • Basic computer skill proficiency including MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which may include nights, weekends, holidays, special events and overtime.
  • Valid and current Georgia driver's license, minimum Class C with passenger endorsement; ability to meet DDS vision requirements.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Current First Aid, CPR and / or AED certification is preferred.
  • Must pass initial drug testing and random and / or post-accident drug testing throughout employment while employed in this classification.

    • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    KNOWLEDGE

    Knowledge of Georgia driving regulations and laws, policies and procedures, as well as GSW policies and procedures.

    Contact Information

    For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu .

    For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu .

    USG Core Values

    The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

    Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

    Conditions of Employment

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

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