Shuttle Driver

The Position:

Shuttle Driver

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College is seeking a part-time shuttle driver to join its team.  Shuttle drivers provide internal and external constituencies with safe, prompt, reliable and clean transportation by utilizing various modes of transportation including buses, passenger vans and other vehicles as assigned. Hours for this part-time role are intermittent, variable, and subject to College needs.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

Vehicle Operation

• Operate passenger vans, trucks, or escort shuttles on scheduled and unscheduled routes.

• Provide transportation service between the campus and various locations according to campus needs.

• Provide routine transportation coverage during absences of other transportation operators.

Vehicle Safety

• Inspect and report vehicle maintenance requirements and malfunctions and report any accidents immediately.

• Maintain the cleanliness of College vehicles as required.

• Comply with all safety procedures encountered in the maintenance and operation of the transportation operations and communicate issues to the administration immediately.

Transportation Support

• Contribute to the inclusive and courteous experience for all passengers.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:

Qualifications:        

• Prior knowledge and experience in commercial or institutional transit services. 

• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring average physical strength.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive academic and professional environment where all members of our campus community are respected, valued, can succeed, and thrive.

• Clean driving record is essential, and must be maintained during employment. 

• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently. 

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for scheduled and unscheduled events.

• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to education, driving, child abuse clearance, and criminal background.

• Successful completion of satisfactory pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Average physical strength and climbing, bending, lifting is required. 

• Full use of all extremities and ability to assist students entering and exiting campus vehicles.

• Routinely required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time.

• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. The College provides an intensely challenging, supportive environment centered around a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for lives of leadership and meaning in a dynamic, global society. The academic program is amplified by a range of innovative programming: comprehensive and intentional residence-life programming, expansive experiential learning requirements, and an innovative coaching program designed to maximize every student’s performance and potential.

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