Part-Year ADA Transit Van Operator & Scheduler

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Van Operator for a partial-year assignment (August – May) in the Athens area. The role involves transporting passengers with disabilities in campus vans, assisting passengers, and performing pre/post-trip vehicle checks.

Some front-office duties and occasional charters are included. Responsibilities include operating AVL equipment and wheelchair ramps, with possible library van route duties between Athens and Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to transport passengers with accessibility needs in campus routes.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers with registered disabilities in an accessible van to and from various campus locations.
• Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle as necessary.
• Inspect vehicle before, during, and after shift to ensure vehicle is in proper operating condition.
• Complete necessary paperwork, including timesheets and vehicle condition reports.
• Operate other vehicle equipment such as electronic AVL equipment and wheelchair ramps.
• Be trained to occasionally fill in in the front office answering phones and scheduling ADA pickups and drop-offs using TransLoc software.
• Be trained to occasionally drive library van route service between Athens and Atlanta.
• Occasional charters and special assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

TransLoc

AVL software

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Van Operator for a partial-year assignment (August – May) in the Athens area. The role involves transporting passengers with disabilities in campus vans, assisting passengers, and performing pre/post-trip vehicle checks.

Some front-office duties and occasional charters are included. Responsibilities include operating AVL equipment and wheelchair ramps, with possible library van route duties between Athens and Atlanta.