Car Pool Driver Part-time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Grinnell, IA is seeking two part-time chauffeurs to operate a vehicle and transport passengers to homes, workplaces, airports, and other approved destinations.

You will deliver passengers safely and on time while maintaining professional, courteous service and staying aware of road conditions. The role requires a valid US driver’s license, clean driving history, and the ability to navigate city streets.

Qualifications

• Valid US driver’s license with 3 years minimum driving experience
• Two or fewer moving violations within the past 3 years
• One or fewer at fault accidents within the past 3 years
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Drivers must stay alert and watch road conditions; provide safe passenger transport
• Willingness to work nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Drive motor vehicle to transport passengers to destinations such as homes, workplaces and airports
• Purchase gas and maintain accurate mileage documentation
• Keep vehicle interiors and windows clean and free of debris

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Due to recent retirements, we are looking to fill 2 part-time rollson our chauffer/carpool team. Chauffer drivers are responsible forsafely operating a motor vehicle that is assigned to transportpassengers to and from a specified location such as homes,workplaces, airports, and other miscellaneous destinations asapproved. Drivers must quickly and safely deliver them to theirdrop-off destination, obeying all traffic laws and signage. Theyare expected to provide professional and courteous service to allpassengers. Must be familiar with city streets and locations totake passengers to their destinations. Must have great timemanagement skills, customer-centered attitude and attentiveness.Must have the ability to operate a vehicle for 8 hours and be opento working nights and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving motor vehicle to transport passengers
• Purchase gas, keep accurate documentation of miles and otherdata
• Keep all windows clean/clear, as well as interior of vehiclefree from debris

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institutionthat values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, andsocial responsibility. We seek candidates that align with thesevalues and have the ability and desire to advance our values andbelonging within our community and the communities we engage. Idealcandidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid US driver’s license with 3 years minimum drivingexperience
• Two or fewer moving violations within the past 3 years
• One or fewer at fault accidents within the past 3 years
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Drivers must stay alert and watch the conditions of the road.They must take precautions to ensure their passengers’ safety,especially in heavy traffic or bad weather.
• Drivers must also follow directions such as where they can pickup passengers.
• Drivers will familiarize themselves with the streets in theareas that they are traveling. They should choose the mostefficient routes, considering the traffic at that time of day.
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigationapplications to find locations, such as airports, train stations,convention centers, hotels, and other points of interest. They alsoknow where to find fire and police stations and hospitals in caseof an emergency.
• Time management and organizational skills to keep onschedule.
• Ability to lift heavy luggage, packages and objects, as well asbe able to load and unload them from their vehicle ifnecessary.
• Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Driving experience 5 years or more