Part-Time Driver

  • Part-time

Job Description

Summary: The part-time driver is responsible for safely and securely transporting students, athletes, faculty and staff to and from remote parking areas as well as to and from remote events such as athletic matches and student field trips. This is a casual/on-call position that is suitable for individuals interested in working a flexible schedule of anywhere from 0 to 25 hours a week, based on university needs.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:  

  • Operates motor vehicles in strict compliance with university policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and North Carolina traffic laws and regulations; includes using proper defensive driving techniques at all times
  • Ensures the safety of riders at all times
  • Provides excellent customer service to riders, responding appropriately to requests and special needs
  • Accurately tracks, records and reports ridership information requested by the supervisor in a timely manner
  • Proactively communicates issues, concerns and opportunities with supervisor in a timely manner
  • Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicle for mechanical problems prior to beginning scheduled run. Includes conducting an external/internal visual inspection of the vehicle and pre-testing all necessary equipment, operating/safety devices, and controls for use while in service. Conducts an internal visual inspection at the end of service to collect and turn-in lost items
  • Completes and submits timely accident and incident reports accurately and legibly 
  • Maintains confidentiality of riders and university information

Non-Essential Duties

  •  Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Minimum of two years verifiable driving experience in a similar position
  • Minimum of two years of clean Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record; no accidents or citations; no DUI or DWI or reckless driving convictions in the past 5 years
  • Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license 
  • Willingness to work a variable schedule that may change frequently to meet the university’s needs. Ability and willingness to work unusual hours, split shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to tell time and keep a timely schedule
  • Ability to read and understand maps and time tables, which includes determining directions and following a mapped-out route
  • Ability to use prudent judgment and common sense in making quick, safe decisions with minimal supervision and adapt to constantly changing operating environments
  • Willingness to accurately track, record and report ridership information requested by the supervisor
  • History of satisfactory attendance, which includes the ability to report to work in a punctual manner
  • Ability to interact with passengers in a courteous, professional manner. This includes providing excellent customer service by attending to the needs of a diverse customer base in a sensitive manner
  • Ability to maintain professional composure at all times, including while under stress 
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
  • High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics consistent with required qualifications 

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

  • Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system.
  • Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students.
  • Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems.
  • Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus.
  • Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Information

Work Conditions

  • Work in vehicle, involving contact with faculty, staff, students, parents, service providers and vendors.
  • Work has deadlines and may be moderately stressful at times.
  • Work requires travel, evening hours, split shifts and occasional overnight travel.

 

Disclaimer:

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this positions, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position. 

ABOUT QUEENS

Queens University of Charlotte is a student-centered, comprehensive, private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). With a foundation in the liberal arts and a commitment to excellence in education, the university serves the needs of a diverse co-educational student body of 2,500 with a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Queens offers students learning experiences through the College of Arts & Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the James L. Knight School of Communication, the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education, the Presbyterian School of Nursing and the Andrew Blair College of Health. In all of its programs, Queens emphasizes active and collaborative learning, meaningful student-teacher relationships, a creative synthesis of the liberal arts with the world of work, and the value and necessity of lifelong learning. Additional information about Queens University of Charlotte may be found at www.queens.edu Queens University of Charlotte values campus diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply.

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, child birth and conditions related to pregnancy or child birth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources 704-337-2297.

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