Driver

Driver

Under general supervision, safely transports University students, employees and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent, and three years of full-time bus driving or equivalent vehicle experience are required. Experience must include a minimum of six months experience in the routine care and maintenance of vehicles, or three months training or education in auto maintenance or auto mechanics. Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary.

Preferred Qualifications: Drives equipped buses and vans to transport passengers on campus, in/or out of state charter trips. Provide assistance to disabled persons in loading, unloading to ensure safety for travel. Operates manual jacking gear properly to stow lift for transport and repair. May operate cars, passenger vans, cargo vans or trucks to transport passengers, material and supplies. Inspects, services, cleans and maintains buses, vans and other vehicles. Prepare mileage, fuel, passenger and other reports. Pumps gasoline and diesel fuel, checks oil and water fluid levels, provides routine under-the-hood service inspections and cleans windshields on university vehicles brought in for service. Perform routine cleanup operations in the service area such as sweeping and mopping floors.

Working Conditions: Conditions may require walking, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (less than or equal to 65 pounds), high climbing, bending, working in awkward positions handling equipment and materials. Exposure to unpleasant odors and/or high noise levels may exist. There may be frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required. This position may be designated as essential and/or the employee may be required to provide a means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.