Shuttle Bus Driver - Facilities, Planning and Management - 14561

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INTRODUCTION:

The Facilities, Planning and Management department at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Shuttle Bus Driver (Motor Vehicle Operator - Light).

This position is primarily responsible for shuttling students/staff to and from the UW Rock County Campus to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. This position will work 7:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday through Friday and reports to the Director of Facilities Planning and Management. The employee must have a valid driver’s license. The employee must be able to communicate well with others, to work independently in performing the described job duties, and to have knowledge of campus locations and connecting routes. Additionally, the employee is expected to perform in a professional and courteous manner and conduct themselves within established guidelines.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Operate a Shuttle Bus for Students, Staff, Faculty and Visitors on a designated route in a timely matter
2. Use exceptional customer service skills in all interactions
3. Attend professional development and training programs as required
4. Perform vehicle inspections; maintain cleanliness of shuttle interiors
5. Fuel/service shuttle vehicle and document services as instructed
6. Report any accidents, violations of policy, safety hazards or unusual occurrences
7. Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
8. Assist with academic/special event trips
9. Maintain a good driving record on and off duty
10. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or equivalent
• A valid state-issued driver's license
• Ability to qualify as a State of Wisconsin approved vehicle operator
• Satisfactory completion of 14-passenger vehicle operator training (University provided)
• Satisfactory completion of First Aid, CPR and First Responder training as required
• At least 25 years of age

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Well-developed public relations skills; able to perform duties in a flexible, non-confrontational environment; work with members of a diverse community, utilize diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations
• Ability to work independently, sit and drive for long periods of time
• Effectively operate a variety of equipment including portable/mobile radios and computers
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to complete clear, concise, and accurate logs, reports, and other documentation
• Ability to positively impact service work as a member of a team and diverse community
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by August 1st, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Victoria Johnson
Human Resources Assistant
262-472-5542
johnsonv@uww.edu

HOW TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 references with contact information

This Job ID is 14561

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