Drivers

Georgia State University; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University in McDonough, GA seeks a full-time driver to safely operate university trucks and transport materials between campus locations and partner sites. Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, maintaining delivery records, and adhering to DOT safety regulations while delivering professional service to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Applicants must hold a CDL Class A license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a clean driving record;

Qualifications

• Strong truck driving experience with safe operation of university trucks and related vehicles.
• Valid CDL Class A license and clean driving record, with knowledge of applicable DOT and state regulations.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating routes, schedules, and deliveries with university departments.
• Customer service skills to provide professional, respectful interactions with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle checks, report maintenance needs, and follow established safety procedures.
• Reliability and time-management skills to meet delivery deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to lift, load, and unload materials and equipment, following safe handling practices.
• Familiarity with the McDonough/Atlanta area and willingness to work a consistent on-site schedule.
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience driving commercial or institutional vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Driving university trucks and related vehicles to transport materials, equipment, and other items between university locations and partner sites.
• Conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintaining delivery and mileage records.
• Reporting mechanical or safety issues promptly.
• Interacting with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, ensuring timely, courteous, and professional service.
• Assisting with loading and unloading, coordinating schedules, and supporting special events or projects as needed.

Skills

Truck driving

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Time management

Vehicle checks

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

Company Description Georgia State University is an urban public research institution located in Atlanta, the cultural and economic hub of the Southeast. As the largest university in Georgia, it serves more than 51,000 students and offers extensive academic and professional opportunities in a major global city. The university provides over 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels, along with more than 30 associate degree pathways through Perimeter College’s five metro Atlanta campuses. Georgia State is recognized as a national model for student success, having significantly increased graduation rates and eliminated achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity, or income. Its diverse and inclusive environment supports innovation, community engagement, and career development.
Role Description Drivers at Georgia State University support campus and operational needs by safely operating university trucks and related vehicles. This full-time, on-site position is based in McDonough, GA and includes transporting materials, equipment, and other items between university locations and partner sites. Daily responsibilities include conducting pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, following all traffic and safety regulations, maintaining accurate delivery and mileage records, and reporting any mechanical or safety issues promptly. Drivers interact with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, ensuring timely, courteous, and professional service while representing the university’s commitment to safety and reliability. The role may also involve assisting with loading and unloading, coordinating schedules, and supporting special events or projects as needed.
Qualifications

• Strong truck driving experience with safe operation of university trucks and related vehicles
• Valid CDL Class A license and clean driving record, with knowledge of applicable DOT and state regulations
• Effective communication skills for coordinating routes, schedules, and deliveries with university departments
• Customer service skills to provide professional, respectful interactions with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
• Ability to perform basic vehicle checks, report maintenance needs, and follow established safety procedures
• Reliability and time-management skills to meet delivery deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
• Physical ability to lift, load, and unload materials and equipment, following safe handling practices
• High school diploma or equivalent; prior experience driving commercial or institutional vehicles is preferred
• Familiarity with the McDonough/Atlanta area and willingness to work a consistent on-site schedule