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Fort Valley State University

Shuttle Bus Driver

Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030


Job Summary

The Fort Valley State University Shuttle Bus System serves students traveling to designated areas on and off-campus. The Shuttle Driver will provide safe and reliable transportation services by safely driving a 24 to 30 passenger shuttle bus on a regular schedule.

This position is temporary and intermittent throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operate shuttle on a scheduled route from campus to off campus locations.Operate bus on special trips as scheduledPerform daily inspections as required and fill gas tank when neededPromptly report maintenance issuesAssist disabled passengers on and off of vehicle, ensuring safe transportKeep record of passenger numbers and/or logbook as requiredEnforce federal, state and University guidelines for bus ridersPerform all other duties assigned by the Director of Auxiliary Services Fleet CoordinatorQualifications

Minimum:

High school diploma or GEDA valid Class B commercial driver's license with a 24 plus passenger endorsementOne year experience operating a shuttle vehicleClean driving record and ability to meet federal and state driving standards (including federally required drug testing)Excellent customer service skillsAbility to interpret maps, directions, and instructionsAble to exercise judgment and operate under time pressureMust be in physical condition to sit for extended periods of time, bend, reach, climb stairs, and graspMust meet DMV vision requirementsAble to speak, read, and write English to converse with students, staff, and guestsAble and willing to follow traffic regulationsPreferred:

Three years of related work experienceExperience with professional driving and basic vehicle maintenanceThe working conditions should be identified in this section - regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, and so forth. Working conditionsTravel required 30%Evening/night/weekend work 30%Working outdoors YesClimate controlled environment

Physical requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time, lifting heavy objects, performing repetitive tasks.

Direct reports

None

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