Sewanee Shuttle Driver

Position Overview

Primary Function:

Drives local shuttle on fixed route day and night as needed.

As a Shuttle Driver, you will be responsible for passengers’ safe and efficient transportation to and from designated locations. You will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, and ensuring on-time arrivals and departures. This position requires excellent communication skills, solid attention to detail, and a commitment to providing a positive experience for passengers.

Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: NE6
• Hourly position- Academic year
• On-Call/Part-Time

Position Description

Judgment Required:
Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Machines & Equipment Used:

• Vans
• Trucks
• Minibus
• Full-size bus as needed.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:
High school diploma

Experience:

• Experience with public transit,
• Transportation,
• Logistics preferred,
• First Aid training is preferred and,
• Knowledge of essential vehicle maintenance is preferred.

• Communication skills,
• Judgment,
• Diplomacy and,
• Ability to communicate with diverse students, staff, and alumni.

• Conviction for an alcohol and/or drug-related driving offense.
• Refusal to submit to a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test.
• Conviction for reckless driving.
• Any combination of three or more moving violations, “At Fault Accidents,” or “Preventable Accidents” within the most recent three years.
• Suspension, revocation, or administrative restriction within the last three years.
• Leaving the scene of an accident as defined by law.
• At fault in a fatal accident.
• Felony committed involving a vehicle.
• Two or more physical damage claims in any 12-month period.

Supplemental Information

Working environment:
This position will spend the majority of the time driving a fixed route shuttle in Sewanee, TN.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry 5-10 pounds for short distances.

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The University of the South, familiarly known as “Sewanee,” is home to a nationally recognized College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. Sewanee is distinguished by its dedication to cultivate academic excellence, community values, and environmental stewardship that produces informed, self-aware, and participatory citizens for our democracy and servant-leaders for the world. Nestled on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, the University offers both a uniquely beautiful setting and convenient access to nearby cities—Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to be a place where individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences find support, opportunity, and purpose.

Support in the Hiring Process
If you have questions about a position or need assistance filing an application, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process, please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or hr@sewanee.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity institution, dedicated to treating all applicants fairly and fostering a welcoming environment for employees and students alike.

University Benefits