Job Title: Bus Operator I FT Temp (Charter Bus Operator)
Location: Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 220046
About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Job Summary

Operate bus or van to transport students and other passengers.

Responsibilities

The incumbent in this position could be required to charter overnight trips for athletic events.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Operate a bus or van - 70%
Operate a bus or van to transport students and other passengers around campus and to external locations. Transport sports teams and other groups to a variety of locations.

Conduct inspections and perform maintenance - 10%
Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections. Make minor repairs as needed. Report maintenance needs to supervisor.

Complete logs and other reports - 10%
Complete mileage, maintenance, and other required logs. Complete required reports.

Training and certification - 10%
Complete required training and maintain required licenses and certifications.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience
High School Diploma and one (1) year of related work experience. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license with endorsements.

Proposed Salary

$13.91/hr

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Other Information

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• View social media outlets
• Check references at any point during the search process
• Shut down a posting without additional notification.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit