Transportation Specialist

Job ID: 263100
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu<http://www.ColumbusState.edu> .

Job Summary

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting passengers to their destination on campus and off campus. He/She will assume the responsibility of operating all vehicles of various sizes; washing and cleaning all vehicles as required; making extracurricular trips as necessary and performing related duties as assigned. Must be able to be away from home for multiple days on overnight trips.

Responsibilities

Job duties and responsibilities include- Provides safe bus transportation services for students and employees along campus routes in accordance with defined schedules during day or night shifts.; Provides safe bus transportation services for students and employees on shuttle buses that include charter trips inside the local.; Be knowledgeable and follow all DOT and FMCSA regulations in regards to passenger carrier vehicles and follow all department policies and procedures when performing daily job duties and when making decisions to ensure passenger safety.; Perform safety precautions and daily routines including pre and post trips on university vehicles and reporting maintenance issues.; Take annual refresher training on department procedures as wen as additional training as provided: stay up to date on all driver certifications/licenses (CDL and DOT medical card).

Required Qualifications

Qualifications include- Must have an excellent driving record.; High school diploma or equivalent.; At least five years of driving experience.; Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement and DOT Medical Card.; Ability to work well with team members at all times by being able to communicate effectively on a day-to-day basis, as well as contribute to the team by being supportive of one another and of departmental goals and vision.; Ability to perform all duties following safety procedures and policies.; Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.; Must be able to independently make logical decisions and problem solve in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.; Knowledge of the current federal, state, and local regulations, procedures, and policies including Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.; Perform daily tasks to prevent safety hazards and situations including pre and post trips of university vehicles.; Ability to learn and apply training to day-to-day job duties as well as ability to stay up to date on all certifications/ licenses.; Must possess strong interpersonal skills which include politeness and friendliness and the ability to successfully interact with others in a professional manner.; This position requires great customer service at all times, as one must be able to effectively communicate via by phone, email, or in person to customers when on route and charter trips; also requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing by writing detailed and accurate reports.; In addition, this position requires the ability to form relationships with university stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff.; Must have good computer skills with the ability to utilize/access email and other required programs online schedule, and other university related programs such as online expense and cash advance software; as well as ability to use technology including GPS, tracking and reporting interface system, and radio.

Proposed Salary

The salary for this position is $17.30 per hour and includes full benefits.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

A successful criminal background check, drug screening, driver's history, and physical examination will be required as a condition of employment and randomly thereafter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Other Information

Columbus State University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=263100&PostingSeq=1







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