Driver - Part-Time

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; seek fulfillment; serve the common good; and prepare to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Position Summary

The Hill School is seeking a reliable and responsible Driver - Part-Time to join its transportation team on an as-needed basis. The primary responsibility of this role is to safely transport Hill School students, faculty, and staff to various destinations. This includes short local trips as well as longer-distance travel to locations in New York City and Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will be safety-minded, have a clean driving record, and feel confident operating school-owned vans over extended distances.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have a clean driving record and practice safe driving.
• Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred but not required.
• Safely operate a Hill School van while adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Promptly report any mechanical issues or vehicle concerns.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure it remains in good operating condition.
• Transport passengers or items to assigned locations as scheduled.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when necessary.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment or packages, if required.
• Accurately complete required documentation including mileage logs, fuel usage, and trip reports.
• Maintain open and courteous communication with dispatch, supervisors, passengers, and others.
• Report any delays, accidents, or safety incidents promptly.
• Follow all emergency procedures and adhere to school policies.
• Maintain basic knowledge of first aid procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall success and mission of the institution.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Strong familiarity with traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively and follow schedules.
• Previous experience operating vans or similar vehicles is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with navigation tools and technology.
• Ability to lift and carry items if needed.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods and drive in all weather conditions.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.

Position is contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks, including criminal history background checks, fingerprint-based background checks, reference checks, employment history checks, and educational background checks, upon hire and during the course of your employment, to the extent permitted by law and consistent with the School's policies regarding employment eligibility.