Driver Safety Coordinator

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Hanover seeks a part-time Driver Safety Coordinator responsible for conducting driver training and road tests. The role is crucial for ensuring safety for students and staff during their outdoor programs, requiring partial availability during weekdays. The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience and the ability to become a certified college driver.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in a teaching capacity.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-road driver safety tests and trainings for students and employees.
• Appropriately prepare drivers for varying conditions or situations.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for road worthiness and cleanliness.
• Obtain or maintain appropriate certification to operate college vehicles.
• Work with office manager to ensure accurate maintenance of driver training records.
• Utilize online forms and spreadsheets for driver training scheduling.
• Guide students on driver policies and certification steps.
• Demonstrate diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to become a Dartmouth College approved driver

Current (or ability to obtain) DOT physical certificate

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college education

Job description

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Position Information

• Position Title: Driver Safety Coordinator
• Position Number: 0000000
• Hiring Range: $17.00 – $17.00
• Location: Robinson Hall

Position Purpose

To conduct driver training and road tests, focusing on safety, for Outdoor Programs (OPO) and Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) students and staff. The Driver Safety Coordinator is a part-time position and the schedule will vary week to week. Work shifts will typically occur within the time frame of Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. The anticipated hours per week are 2 – 10, determined by the OPO Facilities Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to become a Dartmouth College approved driver
• Current (or ability to obtain) DOT physical certificate; we can cover the cost

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in a teaching capacity
• Associate’s degree or two years of college education

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Category & Schedule

Temporary Part time. This is a part-time position and the schedule will vary. Work shifts will occur within the time frame of M-F, 9am – 5pm. The anticipated hours per week are 2 – 10, determined by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-road driver safety tests and trainings for students and employees needing appropriate credentials for all relevant college vehicles (vans, trailers, trucks, box trucks etc.).
• Appropriately prepare drivers for varying conditions or situations they may experience: Including dirt roads, winter driving, towing trailers, utilizing roof racks, operating a box truck, and more.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for road worthiness and cleanliness; support mechanic visits and cleaning efforts as needed.
• Obtain or maintain appropriate certification in order to operate all types of college vehicles: including driver’s license, Dartmouth College approved driver status, and a DOT physical certificate.
• Work with OPO office manager to ensure on-road driver training records are accurately maintained.
• Utilize online forms, spreadsheets, and trip scheduling software to schedule driver trainings.
• Appropriately guide students on driver policies and certification steps.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

Optional, if available.

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