| Location | Milledgeville, GA |
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states 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, more than 30 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, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The universitys 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 OConnor, 45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at OConnors former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark 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.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
This position is responsible, under the direction of the Associate 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 university related trips transporting students, faculty, and staff inside the 50 mile local range of Georgia College & State University. This position also assists with other duties including fueling university vehicles and detailing/cleaning university vehicles.
Responsibilities
Transportation - 15
Transportation II - 80
Other - 5
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Must have an excellent driving record. High school diploma or equivalent; AND at least five years of driving experience. Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement, Air Brakes, and DOT Medical Card
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
At least two years professional driving experience
Proposed Salary
This position is a pay grade 5. The starting salary is $30,828.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.
For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to work well with team members at all times by being able to communicate effectively on a day-to-day basis, as well as contribute to the team by being supportive of one another and of departmental goals and vision.
Ability to perform all duties following safety procedures and policies.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel. Must be able to independently make logical decisions and problem solve in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the current federal, state, and local regulations, procedures, and policies including Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Perform daily tasks to prevent safety hazards and situations including pre and post trips of university vehicles. Ability to learn and apply training to day-to-day job duties as well as ability to stay up to date on all certifications/licenses
SKILLS
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with others in a professional manner. This position requires great customer service at all times, as one must be able to effectively communicate via phone, email, or in person to customers when on route and charter trips; also requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing by writing detailed and accurate reports. In addition, this position requires the ability to form relationships with university stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff.
Must have good computer skills with the ability to utilize/access email and other required programs, online schedule, and other university related programs such as online expense and cash advance software; as well as ability to use technology including GPS, tracking and reporting interface system, and radio.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Other 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).
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