Job ID: 303828
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's 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 university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming 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 O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's 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 Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
Provides safe and reliable bus transportation for students, employees, and university guests, operating scheduled campus routes as well as special and extended trips - including athletic travel and off-campus university-sponsored events - in accordance with defined schedules and applicable safety regulations. Ensures accurate trip documentation to support invoicing and maintains a professional, customer-focused approach to all passengers.
Responsibilities
Campus Route Transportation - 40%
- Operates a university-owned bus (not to exceed 26,001 lbs. GVWR) along fixed campus routes on a defined day/night shift schedule, transporting students and employees.
- Maintains a professional yet approachable rapport with riders, exercising sound judgment in routine passenger interactions.
- Performs pre-trip/post shift vehicle inspections and reports mechanical concerns to ensure safe, on-time route operation.
Special & Extend Trip Transportation - 55%
- Provides bus transportation services seven days a week, including evenings and weekends as needed, to accommodate special trip requests.
- Transports students, employees, and university groups beyond the local 50-mile radius in support of athletic events, university-sponsored travel, and other special trip requests.
- Plans and executes unique or non-standard routes tailored to event schedules, athletic travel logistics, and university requirements.
- Completes trip documentation in accordance with P&T guidelines to support accurate and timely invoicing of special trips.
Other - 5%
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate passenger (P) endorsement
Required Experience
At least three years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Previous experience operating a bus, passenger van, or similar commercial vehicle
Proposed Salary
This position is a pay grade 5. The available salary range is $30,808 to $44,666. 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.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Strong customer service and communication ability.
- Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment during emergency or high-stress situations.
- Ability to maintain the far vision, near vision, depth perception, and reaction time needed for safe vehicle operation.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Knowledge of passenger safety procedures and emergency response practices.
SKILLS
- Strong defensive driving and vehicle-handling skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Active listening skills, including giving full attention to passengers and dispatch communications and responding appropriately.
- Skill in operating two-way radios, GPS, and mobile dispatch or fleet-tracking systems.
- Strong time-management and scheduling skills to maintain on-time performance for routes and special trips.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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 not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel over 75% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Check
- Drug Screen