Sewanee Shuttle Driver

Shuttle Driver PositionDrives local shuttle on fixed route day and night as needed. As a Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for passengers' safe and efficient transportation to and from designated locations. You will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, and ensuring on-time arrivals and departures. This position requires excellent communication skills, solid attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a positive experience for passengers. This position reports to the Sewanee Police Chief.Position Appointment Details:Career Band: NE6Hourly position- Academic yearOn-Call/Part-TimeJudgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position. Machines & Equipment Used: Vans, Trucks, Minibus, Full-size bus as needed.Education: High school diploma Experience: Experience with public transit, Transportation, Logistics preferred, First Aid training is preferred and, Knowledge of essential vehicle maintenance is preferred.Job-Related Skills: Communication skills, Judgment, Diplomacy and, Ability to communicate with diverse students, staff, and alumni.Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license (Class D) with a "F" endorsement. Age Requirement: Must be at least 25 years old (per University insurance). Driver Approval Process (completed after job offer): Must complete the Driver Approval Process and be listed on the Approved Driver List maintained by the University within Risk Management. Driving Record Criteria: Maintain a driving record that does not include any of the following:Conviction for an alcohol and/or drug-related driving offense.Refusal to submit to a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test.Conviction for reckless driving.Any combination of three or more moving violations, "At Fault Accidents," or "Preventable Accidents" within the most recent three years.Suspension, revocation, or administrative restriction within the last three years.Leaving the scene of an accident as defined by law.At fault in a fatal accident.Felony committed involving a vehicle.Two or more physical damage claims in any 12-month period.Working environment: This position will spend the majority of the time driving a fixed route shuttle in Sewanee, TN.Physical Requirements:Ability to lift/carry 5-10 pounds for short distances.The University of the South, familiarly known as "Sewanee," is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.