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Location : Wooster, OH Category : Staff Posted On : Thu Jun 15 2023 Job Description :

The College of Wooster is seeking an individual to drive college buses, shuttle vehicles and service vehicles to provide safe, reliable transportation of visitors, and members of the college community.

ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and optimizes trip routes and makes alterations to meet the needs of the individual group. Assists in the planning of the rest and meal stops.
• Assists passengers in and out of the college vehicles and assists to load and unload passenger luggage that needs to be stored.
• Is available as scheduled to drive the college buses, shuttle vehicles and service vehicles.
• Conducts safety inspections and is responsible for compliance of all state and federal regulations of the college buses.
• Electronically completes one safety inspection per day for every bus trip.
• Maintains an accurate, up to date driver logbook.
• Fills out all required information for the trip packet, including mileage, hours to be charged and all expenses.
• Turns in all forms, log sheets and inspections sheets for each trip.
• Assists in maintaining bus records including fuel consumption, added fluids and maintenance service performed.
• Performs safety checks of the buses, such as fuel and fluid levels, interior and exterior lighting, the operation of all vehicle accessories, and the status of on-board equipment such as fire extinguishers, emergency triangles, first aid kit, toolbox, and extra light bulbs, engine filters, engine belts and wiper blades.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and / or training.
• Must have valid Ohio CDL driver's license (passenger CDL).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SKILLS : (Language, communication, reading and reasoning)

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions;

demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.

KNOWLEDGE : (Math, Computer / Tech, May list soft skills)

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions;

Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

ABILITIES : (Safety, Mission, Ethics and Code of Conduct)

• Acknowledge and comply with all departmental SOP, safety, and college requirements.
• Strong professional ethics and discretion with an attitude of respect for all employed at COW.
• Commitment to COW's mission, vision and values and demonstrated ability to create and sustain an organizational climate based on inclusion, social justice, and equity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : (Describe the working environment)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : (Described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is not part of the job posting but is needed for ADA compliance.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the driver is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
• and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;

and taste or smell. The individual must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information

The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex / gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law.

All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law.

The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.

Last updated : 2024-05-16