Transportation Services Driver

Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing safe and timely transportation services, locally and/or to distant points, for CGTC designated students and/or employees for scheduled events utilizing College-owned automobiles, vans and and/or passenger bus. Travel will include local area travel, travel within the state of Georgia, out-of-state travel as needed and will require overnight travel stay(s) as needed. Travel, to include overnight stay(s) may be required during the Monday through Friday work week or Saturday/Sunday. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of vehicles. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. This position will require a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the department; travel within the college's service area, travel within the state of Georgia and travel outside the state of Georgia, to include overnight travel, as associated with the position.
Major responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
§ Operates a motor vehicle to safely and timely transport passengers from one destination to another;
§ Plans routes and departure/travel times; checks for traffic delays and plans accordingly
§ Reports all accidents, incidents, and/or breakdowns involving vehicle(s) while in use; makes arrangements for vehicle towing and/or alternate transportation if needed
§ Performs and/or assists with the preventative maintenance of the vehicle(s). Checks fuel, oil, battery, etc. to ensure continued operations
§ Maintains cleanliness of vehicle(s)
§ Records a variety of required data on appropriate forms (i.e. mileage, fuel consumption, passenger information, maintenance and repair needs, etc.
§ Completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner
§ Other responsibilities as assigned
Competencies:
§ Ability to operate vehicles carefully and competently, following traffic laws
§ Ability to read/follow maps, road signs and directions
§ Ability to recognize defects in the equipment that impacts safety
§ Ability to operate two-way radio and/or cellular telephone
§ Ability to perform pre-trip vehicle safety inspection
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Must upload transcripts which show conferred educational degrees and document qualifications in the employment history:
For operating a CGTC vehicle designed to transport 15 occupants or less, including the driver:
§ A valid, appropriate class Driver license with passenger endorsement issued by the Ga Department of Driver Services
For operating CGTC vehicles designed to transport 16 or more occupants, including the driver:
§ A valid, appropriate class Commercial Driver license with passenger endorsement issued by the Ga Department of Drivers Services
Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:
§ Documented experience providing transportation services
Benefits
Salary / Benefits:
Gross hourly wage of $15.00 . Part-time positions do not imply or suggest a continuance of employment or a promise of future full-time employment. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). Part-time positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave or holiday pay.