Shuttle/Van Driver
STATUS: Limited Part-Time, Non-Exempt
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, W.A. Lettinga
REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
PAY: $15.00/Hr
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for safely transporting students to and from scheduled destinations. Vehicles driven will vary but will be 14 passengers or less. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values, which include diversity, equity, and inclusion.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for driving Davenport University students to scheduled destinations.
- Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
- Responsible for completion of (before departure and upon return) a detailed checklist of engine compartments, lights, and interior or exterior components.
- Responsible for maintaining the interior/exterior cleanliness of vehicles within the fleet. (This will require the use of a power-washer.
- Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations.
- Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
- Demonstrate and promote the University''s Cultural Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum High School diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of passenger/van driving experience.
- A clean MVR (motor vehicle record) is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems.
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation, and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral, which transcend diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
- Demonstrated motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.
- Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings or weekends as needed, additional hours during peak times, or as required.
- Ability to perform under stressful situations.
- Must be able to travel.
- There may be some heavy lifting involved.
Davenport University is committed to building and supporting a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Davenport University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants and students without unlawful discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, veteran, or military status, marital status, height, weight, genetic information, or other protected status
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised: August 24, 2017