"Jitney Driver"

Job Details

Job Description
Department: Shuttle Operations - SEC
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:

The Jitney Driver will provide transportation services in the Waterville area so students can attend various appointments and visit area businesses. The driver will be expected to respond to calls for service in a timely and professional manner. The ability to coordinate several stops in the most efficient manner is a must.

Essential Functions

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.

• Jitney driver must be capable of managing drop off and pick up points in an efficient manner
• Provide informational assistance and promote good public relations
• Pickup and deliver mail twice a day to and from off campus facilities
• Maintain an alertness for suspicious activities during shift
• Participate in on-the-job training
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions
• Maintain confidentiality of medical and mental health appointments
• Enforce College policies and complete necessary reports and paperwork
• Display exemplary customer service skills and ensure positive interactions with the community
• Act as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as part of the Security Team.

Position Qualifications

Education and/or experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education a plus
• Valid class C driver’s license - capable of driving a minivan and occasional a 10 passenger van, and must meet Colby’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
• Must present a neat, clean, and professional image
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
• Additional training and certifications in First Aid, CPR and First Responder Training preferred, although Colby College will provide certification and updates
• Must meet CDL federal requirements, including random drug and alcohol testing
• Well-developed public relations skills; able to perform duties in a flexible, non-confrontational environment; utilize diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive situations
• Ability to work independently and sit and drive for long periods of time
• A working knowledge of Waterville streets and the ability to navigate around the area in an efficient manner
• Effectively operate a variety of equipment including portable/mobile radios and computers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to complete clear, concise, and accurate logs, reports, and other documentation
• Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to student and employee data, documents, FERPA data, issues, etc., and respect privacy needs of employees and past employees with regard to the same.
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.
• There may be occurrences of employees, past employees, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the office space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focus quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasks as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.