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 for, under the direction of the Assistant Director, providing transportation services on daily campus shuttle routes and charter trips for university students, employees, and visitors. Campus shuttle routes may include day, night, or weekend shifts. Charter trips may transport students and employees to destinations both inside and outside the 50-mile local area and range from in-state to out-of-state travel.

Transporting - 70
To safely transport Georgia College & State University students, employees, and visitors on campus shuttle routes and charter trips while providing good customer service, communicating well, and following all safety protocols.
Responsibility #1- Provides safe bus transportation services for students, employees, and visitors along campus shuttle routes in accordance with defined schedules during day, night, or weekend shifts.
Responsibility #2 - Provides safe bus transportation services for students, employees, and visitors 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
To act in compliance with transportation (DOT and FMCSA) and departmental regulations, policies, and procedures when performing job duties and making decisions to ensure passenger safety at all times.
Responsibility #1 - 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.
Responsibility #2 - Perform safety precautions and daily routines including pre and post trips on university vehicles and reporting maintenance issues.
Responsibility #3 - 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).
Other - 10
Other duties as assigned that include, but are not limited to, fueling university vehicles, cleaning the interior/exterior of university vehicles, assisting maintenance operations staff with various tasks.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Other Required Qualifications
Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement. DOT Medical Card.
Required Experience
At least five years of driving experience and an excellent driving record.

Preferred Experience
At least three years of driving experience with a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

ABILITIES
Ability to work well with team members at all times by communicating effectively on a day-to-day basis.
Ability to contribute to the team by being supportive of one another and of departmental goals and vision.
Ability to successfully interact with others in a professional manner.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and provide detailed and accurate reports.
Ability to effectively communicate via phone, email, or in person to customers when on route and charter trips.
Ability to form relationships with university stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to perform all duties following safety procedures and policies.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to independently make logical decisions and problem solve in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to perform daily tasks to prevent safety hazards, including pre and post trip inspections of university vehicles.
Ability to learn and apply training to day-to-day job duties and stay up to date on all certifications/licenses.
Ability to utilize/access email, the online schedule system, and other required and university-related programs.
Ability to use technology, including GPS, tracking and reporting interface system, and radio.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the current federal, state, and local regulations, procedures, and policies, including
Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
SKILLS
Must possess strong interpersonal skills, including politeness and friendliness.
Must possess great customer service skills at all times.
Must possess good computer skills.

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

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).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening