Van Operator
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Posting Number:
S11256P
Working Title:
Van Operator
Department:
Auxiliary Transit Opera
Location:
Athens Area
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Salary:
$17.896635 / hr
Schedule:
40 Hours Per Week. Hours and Schedule may vary to include evenings and weekends.
Position Summary
Transport passengers with registered disabilities in an accessible van to and from various campus locations in accordance with applicable laws and department procedures. Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle as necessary. Inspect vehicle before, during, and after shift to ensure vehicle is in proper operating condition. Complete necessary paperwork, including timesheets and vehicle condition reports. Operates other vehicle equipment such as electronic AVL equipment and wheelchair ramps. Be trained to occasionally fill in at the front office answering phones and scheduling ADA pickups and drop-offs using TransLoc software. Be trained to occasionally drive library van route service between Athens and Atlanta. Occasional charters and special assignments. Incumbents will submit to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol testing by the US Department of Transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Communication skills and the ability to work with people of various backgrounds, physical, emotional, developmental disabilities, and skill levels. Work with computers and learn to operate company software.
Physical Demands
Sit for long periods of time.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Walk up to 1/4 mile each way.
Work in adverse climates when loading and transporting.
Driving to perform job related duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Safe operation of ADA vans according to predetermined schedule and filling out associated paperwork. (75%)
Assist in front office with service request and scheduling ADA pickups. (10%)
Safe operation of vehicles on occasional charters or special assignments. (5%)
Safe operation of library van operating between Athens and Atlanta. (5%)
Occasional non-driving duties such as bus washing and attending safety meetings. (5%)
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Information
Email: suzanne.ruggiers@uga.edu
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S11256P
Working Title:
Van Operator
Department:
Auxiliary Transit Opera
Location:
Athens Area
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Salary:
$17.896635 / hr
Schedule:
40 Hours Per Week. Hours and Schedule may vary to include evenings and weekends.
Position Summary
Transport passengers with registered disabilities in an accessible van to and from various campus locations in accordance with applicable laws and department procedures. Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle as necessary. Inspect vehicle before, during, and after shift to ensure vehicle is in proper operating condition. Complete necessary paperwork, including timesheets and vehicle condition reports. Operates other vehicle equipment such as electronic AVL equipment and wheelchair ramps. Be trained to occasionally fill in at the front office answering phones and scheduling ADA pickups and drop-offs using TransLoc software. Be trained to occasionally drive library van route service between Athens and Atlanta. Occasional charters and special assignments. Incumbents will submit to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol testing by the US Department of Transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Communication skills and the ability to work with people of various backgrounds, physical, emotional, developmental disabilities, and skill levels. Work with computers and learn to operate company software.
Physical Demands
Sit for long periods of time.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Walk up to 1/4 mile each way.
Work in adverse climates when loading and transporting.
Driving to perform job related duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Safe operation of ADA vans according to predetermined schedule and filling out associated paperwork. (75%)
Assist in front office with service request and scheduling ADA pickups. (10%)
Safe operation of vehicles on occasional charters or special assignments. (5%)
Safe operation of library van operating between Athens and Atlanta. (5%)
Occasional non-driving duties such as bus washing and attending safety meetings. (5%)
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Information
Email: suzanne.ruggiers@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr