Part Time Campus Shuttle Driver

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Part time

Job summary

Washington & Jefferson College is seeking a part-time Campus Shuttle Driver to transport College employees and authorized passengers between parking areas and campus locations. The role operates during the academic year and reports to the Director of Campus Safety, without performing security duties.

Responsibilities include operating a shuttle on routes, performing inspections, and assisting with parking enforcement when needed. A PA Class C license and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license with acceptable driving record and ability to meet College insurance requirements.
• Dependable attendance and professional customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and remain patient in traffic and changing weather.
• Previous passenger transportation or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods, enter/exit vehicle frequently, work outdoors in all weather, and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Successful completion of required background and driving-record checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a College passenger van or shuttle on assigned routes and schedules.
• Pick up and drop off passengers safely, courteously, and on time.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Keep the vehicle fueled, clean, and ready for service.
• Assist passengers as needed, including use of accessibility equipment when trained.
• Maintain basic mileage, passenger, fuel, and inspection records.
• Follow all traffic laws, College vehicle policies, and approved routes.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.
• Assist with parking enforcement as needed, which may include ticketing improperly parked vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Ability to work independently

Good judgment

Ability to lift 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accessibility equipment training

Job description

Summary

The Campus Shuttle Driver provides safe, reliable transportationfor College employees and other authorized passengers betweendesignated parking areas and campus locations. This is a p art-time position that operates during the academic year . The driverreports to the Director of Campus Safety but does not performsecurity or law-enforcement duties. This position may requireassistance with parking enforcement while not driving.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a College passenger van or shuttle on assigned routesand schedules.
• Pick up and drop off passengers safely, courteously, and ontime.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and promptly reportmaintenance or safety concerns.
• Keep the vehicle fueled, clean, and ready for service.
• Assist passengers as needed, including use of accessibilityequipment when trained.
• Maintain basic mileage, passenger, fuel, and inspectionrecords.
• Follow all traffic laws, College vehicle policies, and approvedroutes.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned.
• Assist with parking enforcement as needed, which may includeticketing improperly parked vehicle s .

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years ofage.
• Valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license, acceptable drivingrecord, and ability to meet College insurance requirements.
• Dependable attendance, good judgment, and professional customerservice skills.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and remainpatient in traffic and changing weather.
• Previous passenger transportation or customer serviceexperience preferred.
• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods, enter and exitthe vehicle frequently, work briefly outdoors in all weather, andlift up to 35 pounds.
• Successful completion of required background and driving-recordchecks.

Supervisory Duties

This position does not involve supervisory responsibility.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive listof the duties and responsibilities of the position described, norare they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilitiesrequired to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describethe general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description areillustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties andresponsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington &Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this jobdescription to meet the needs of its programs. This job descriptionand any attachments do not constitute or represent acontract.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefitpackage for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision,and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTDcoverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuitionbenefit programs. These benefits add significantly to theemployee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: asmall-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easyaccess to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearbyPittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781,W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college thatis focused on student success. Our dedicated, experiencedprofessors are passionate about teaching and work closely with ourstudents to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensiveeducation. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influencedchange in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciencesas CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and inmany other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Community

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of allbackgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverseeducational community.

The College strives to be a place where allstudents, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live,study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment.

TheCollege encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in thebelief that such exchanges promote understanding that will growbeyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebratingthe richness of diversity.

Our graduates acquire knowledge andlearn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverseworld.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) complies with allapplicable federal, state and local laws and provides equalopportunity in all educational programs and activities, admissionof students and conditions of employment for all qualifiedindividuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age,disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genderidentity, or national origin.