Shuttle Driver

Purpose:

Knox College invites applications for the full-time, 10 month position of Driver for Student Transportation. This position will primarily serve the Knox College Kleine Center for Community Service and the Division of Student Development. The Driver responsibilities include serving as the point of contact for transporting students to local volunteer opportunities and events, some airport drop off and pick up, occasional meetings with community partners, and maintaining documents related to the driving schedule and number of passengers transported. The Driver will possess excellent organizational and time management skills, ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers, and interact with the passengers throughout their travel in a professional and polite manner. Some nights and weekends are required.

Responsibilities:

1. Pick up passengers from the place and time outlined by the Kleine Center

2. Maintain safe driving practices at all times

3. Maintain passenger records related to all driving events

4. Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions

5. Answer questions about the area and local places of interest

6. Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable for all riders

7. Make recommendations about regular car service appointments and report any issues

8. Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car by using car wash and detailing services

Requirements and skills:

1. Proven experience as a Driver

2. A valid driver’s license

3. A clean driving record

4. Minimum visual acuity of 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50)

5. Familiarity with GPS devices

6. Use of email and cell phone for general communication and employee hours reporting

7. Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods

8. Availability to take Sunday evening shifts and occasionally take weekend and night shifts

9. A polite and professional disposition

10. A high school diploma preferred 

Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care 

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave 

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex. 

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance
 Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
 337 South Cherry Street
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
 U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
 500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
 Chicago, IL 60661-4544
 Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:

Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator
 Jennie Hemingway, PhD
 Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
 337 South Cherry Street
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: jhemingway@knox.edu

Employees requesting accommodations may contact:

Human Resources
 52 W South St., Alumni Hall, Suite 100 | Campus Box K-200
 Galesburg, IL 61401
 Phone: 309-341-7162 or 309-341-7543
Email: hr@knox.edu

Students requesting accommodations may contact:

Director of Disability Support Services
 Patricia Harden
 Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
 340 South West Street
 Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: pharden@knox.edu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in certain aspects of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a human.