Position Summary

Position: Bus Driver (Part-Time)

Application Deadline: This is a continuous posting.

Salary: This is a part-time only position. Pay for this position is $12.48 per hour, with no benefits available. Time worked per week will not exceed nineteen (19) hours.

Anticipated Begin Date: Applications will continue to be accepted on a continuous basis, even when there are no vacancies. However, when a vacancy does occur, qualified candidates from the existing applicant pool will be contacted for an interview.

Part-time positions (19 hours per week maximum), day and evening

CVCC’s bus drivers are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of buses and for the safety of all passengers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Work with campus personnel to schedule trips as needed.
• Promptly report to work and return vehicle to campus following completion of trips.
• Top off fuel in advance of next trip.
• Arrange for the vehicle to be washed and cleaned out after each trip.
• Correctly complete time sheets for work completed.
• File proper paperwork for travel and per diem reimbursement.
• Complete a bus maintenance checklist before and after each trip.
• Arrange for routine maintenance for the vehicle and act as liaison to have the work completed.
• Report all mechanical problems to supervising campus personnel.
• Assume responsibility for the vehicle and its passengers when behind the wheel.
• Follow all College safety and security procedures.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.
• Interact with and serve a diverse student population in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.
• Maintain appropriate work hours as assigned by supervisor or dean.
• Represent the institution in a positive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Interviews will only be extended to applicants who meet the following minimum qualifications.

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper passenger class qualification
• Must have record of a clean drug screen
• Must have a satisfactory criminal background investigation
• Must have a clean accident record
• Must have a medical clearance to drive passenger vehicles
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to read, speak and understand oral and written information in English and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from supervisors, faculty, staff, students and the general public and to meet the public in a friendly and receptive manner
• Ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness
• Knowledge of College safety and security issues and procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills; proficiency in the English language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of experience as a bus driver
• Five years or 50,000 miles without an accident
• Five years of experience providing routine inspections and maintenance on buses to prevent mechanical problems and assessing problems when they occur
• Ability to meet emergencies using CPR and First Aid
• Outgoing, personable, caring approach to work

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet in order to be considered for this position.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Cover Letter (indicating desired field of instruction)
• Current Résumé
• Current/Valid License and/or Certification, if applicable
• Copy of transcripts (unofficial or official) from all colleges from which degrees have been granted. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts.

Verification of experience (employment) may be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Verification(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS please. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

The Recruitment and Selection Committee will screen all applicants for the position and select applicants for interviews. Interviews may consist of the following activities: question/answer session and/or skills demonstration. Upon completion of the interviews, the Committee will recommend a finalist for the position to the appropriate dean and the President, after which final employment decisions will be made.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in The United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.48 per hour

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road