Transportation Specialist II

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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This position is responsible, under the direction of the Assistant Director, for providing transportation services on daily routes and charter trips for university students, employees, and visitors. Charter trips requires off route travel through one day or extended university related trips transporting students, faculty, and staff inside and outside the 50 mile local range with trips all over the state of Georgia, as well as out-of-state travel.

Transporting - 80
Provides safe bus transportation services for students and employees along campus routes in accordance with defined schedules during day or night shifts. Provides safe bus transportation services for students and employees on shuttle buses that can include charter trips inside and outside the local area, ranging from in state and out-of-state travel as well as day, night, weekend, and overnight travel
Compliance - 20
Be knowledgeable and follow all DOT and FMCSA regulations in regards to passenger carrier vehicles and follow all department policies and procedures when performing daily job duties and when making decisions to ensure passenger safety. Perform safety precautions and daily routines including pre and post trips on university vehicles and reporting maintenance issues. Take annual refresher training on department procedures as well as additional training as provided; stay up to date on all driver certifications/licenses (CDL and DOT medical card)

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement and DOT Medical Card.
Ability to use computer to access email, online schedule, and other required university software.
Required Experience
At least five years of driving experience

Preferred Experience
At least three years driving experience

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Motor Vehicle Check