Temporary Shuttle Bus Driver (Applicant Pool)

Job Description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Temporary Shuttle Bus Driver (Applicant Pool).Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.JOB SUMMARY The Fort Valley State University Shuttle Bus System serves students traveling to designated areas on and off-campus. The Shuttle Driver will provide safe and reliable transportation services by safely driving a 24 to 30 passenger shuttle bus on a regular schedule.This position is temporary and intermittent throughout the year. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperate bus on special trips as scheduledPerform daily inspections as required and fill gas tank when neededPromptly report maintenance issuesAssist disabled passengers on and off vehicle, ensuring safe transportKeep record of passenger numbers and/or logbook as requiredEnforce federal, state and University guidelines for bus ridersPerform all other duties assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GEDA valid Class B commercial driver's license with a 24 plus passenger endorsementOne yeaR experience operating a shuttle vehicle Clean driving record and ability to meet federal and state driving standards (including federally required drug testing)Excellent customer service skillsAbility to interpret maps, directions, and instructionsAble to exercise judgment and operate under time pressureMust be in physical condition to sit for extended periods of time, bend, reach, climb stairs, and graspMust meet DMV vision requirementsAble to speak, read, and write English to converse with students, staff, and guestsAble and willing to follow traffic regulationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Three years of related work experienceExperience with professional driving and basic vehicle maintenance PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sitting for extended periods of time, lifting heavy objects, performing repetitive tasks.USG Core Values Statement 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 USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at