Job Information
Heidelberg University Driver - Part-Time in Tiffin, Ohio
Driver - Part-Time
GENERAL PURPOSE: Reporting to the Custodial Operations and Transportation Manager, the part-time Bus Driver will provide transportation to athletics and other extracurricular groups using University-owned buses.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Custodial Operations and Transportation Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Bus drivers do not provide direct supervision of employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely transports students and employees to various locations as needed in University vehicles.
- Reports maintenance needs or mechanical issues to supervisor.
- Communicates with Krammes and athletic department staff regularly for scheduling trips.
- Assists passengers on and off the bus when help is needed.
- Visually inspects the bus before beginning assigned routes.
- Prepares an observation report when route is finished.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
CORE VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Core values -- models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
Intellectual dynamism -- demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
Self-knowledge -- gains insight from successes and mistakes.
Personal learning -- seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
Peer relationships -- encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
Teamwork -- performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
Constituency focus -- completes work to meet constituencies' expectations and requirements.
Community focus -- brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.
Requirements
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Professional Experience:
(A) HS diploma
(B) Valid CDL with passenger endorsement
Preferred Education and Experience:
(A) Three years of driving experience in CDL large passenger vehicle
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Outstanding oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to drive at night and weekends/holidays, including occasional overnight trips.
- Ability to relate to diverse cross-sections of individuals.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle laws.
*TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: * Knowledge of operation and use of various motor vehicle operations including basic mechanical needs of diesel vehicles for reporting maintenance issues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently required to be mobile, communicate, and hear. The employee may occasionally be subject to a variety of outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,