"Bus Driver pool"

Position Summary

The driver is responsible for operating a 35-passenger bus to various events, including but not limited to, athletics. This part-time, temporary role reports to the Director of Institutional Facilities and works variable hours each week during approximately ten (10) months per year.

If you are already licensed and qualified, we want to talk to you! If not, KCC may sponsor candidates that meet other minimum qualifications to earn or update their credentials to drive for us. Imagine routes that take you to regional sporting events, allows you to be a spectator, and your passengers are adult student athletes! Interested? Check us out!

KCC Equity Statement

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by: Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection; Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us; Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands

The job responsibilities are performed primarily in a motor vehicle and/or outside. The driver is occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time, driving to and from events. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to drive in all sorts of conditions including rain, snow, at night, etc. is necessary. It also has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Commercial Driver License with Group C designation (CDL-C) with Passenger (P) endorsement - If not currently licensed, KCC may sponsor training and certification of otherwise qualified applicants
3. Must be able to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) medical physical examination
4. Must be insurable under institutional liability policy
5. Must be able to use GPS technology
6. Demonstrate effective verbal, written and listening communication skills
7. Demonstrated ability to read and write for reporting standards
8. Effective time and stress management skills
9. Ability to perform duties with deliberate concentration and thoroughness
10. Experience working with a diverse population
11. Must be 25 years of age or older due to institutional liability coverage limitations

Proposed Salary

Compensation is $23.00/hour, plus overnight stipend and per diems, when applicable.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, September 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants may be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail hr@kellogg.edu. To apply, visit https://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/2857.

Job Duties

Essential Function: DRIVING

• Drive a 35-passenger bus to various events, primarily athletic. Assignments may require overnight and/or weekend travel.
• Maintain clean driving record (free of accidents, moving violations or points in past five years), current valid CDL-C license with P (passenger) endorsement, and health required to uphold DOT physical testing requirements.
• Maintain required paperwork, such as payroll records, logbooks, maintenance requests, and other required documentation.
• Cooperate with facilities and athletics staff and passengers and represent KCC in professional, respectful manner.

Essential Function: VEHICLE

• Ensure vehicle is ready for safe travel, to and from events, including, but not limited to: Remove trash and debris, and clean bus interior, as necessary. Clear aisleways and seating to ensure passenger safety. Report vehicle malfunctions, safety issues, and/or damage to the appropriate responsible parties. Ensure bus is safely and securely parked, stored, and/or travel-ready (transported equipment is secured, for example). Prepare vehicle and equipment for use. Communication devices are ready and available. Vehicle is fueled and stocked, as appropriate.