University Driver

Millikin University is a private university that provides undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student body of approximately 1,600 students on a 75-acre residential campus in Decatur, Ill. Millikin’s unique approach to education, known as Performance Learning, allows students to perform the work of their future careers through hands-on, real-world experiences starting on day one. Through these experiences, students gain access to a professional network they will carry throughout their careers. This commitment to innovation and excellence propels students to career success. Millikin offers over 50 academic programs in its College of Fine Arts, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Professional Studies and Tabor School of Business.

Applications are only accepted for open positions. A supplemental resume/CV may be attached in lieu of completing the Education and Employment sections only. All other sections must be completed.

Description

This position serves as a part-time bus and/or van driver for the institution. Represents the university with professional driving and service to our campus community users. This position will require travel, some of which may be overnight and extended stays.

Examples of Duties

• Safe operation of university vehicles in the performance of their duties
• Pre-trip safety inspections of assigned vehicle
• Trip planning for most efficient and safe route
• Post-trip safety inspections of vehicle and correct notification of any noted deficiencies
• Function as a University Ambassador of goodwill
• Transport vehicles for off-site maintenance and inspections
• Pick up or shuttle vehicles as needed
• Other job-related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Customer, budget, quality, and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1-2 years prior professional (CDL) driving experience.
• Minimum age of 21 due to interstate travel expectations
• Bus and/or vehicle maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid “B” Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsements
• Current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card preferred.
• First aid/CPR/AED preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management
• Work prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and adjust on short notice.
• Mental toughness to perform duties during adverse conditions.

Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT: ?The Public Safety Department at Millikin University is devoted to student success from enrollment to commencement. We are dynamic, agile, and culturally responsive. We guide, support, and, on occasion, challenge students as they develop, refine, and pursue their academic, career, and personal endeavors. All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment for student-athletes, colleagues, and visitors.

We seek skilled and diverse colleagues who are flexible, self-motivated and will embrace and respect who we are and what we do. We also seek colleagues committed to moving the Millikin brand forward. At the employee’s request and in consultation with Human Resources/ (ADA office), employees receive reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties associated with the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical working conditions found in most commercial driving occupations which include driving in adverse, challenging weather conditions.
Typically sitting, bending, standing, and walking. Hearing and visual acuity within normal range; ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally; high degree of mobility required.?Ability to stay overnight on extended trips.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and appropriately interacts with student-athletes. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Exchanges University information with others only on a "need to know" basis.

ATTENDANCE: Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance, and organizational requirements. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.

HAZARDS: Working at a university involves a wide variety of potential job hazards, which generally fall into the areas of physical safety, ergonomic, and social/psychological. The specific risks of each are highly dependent on the role.

Review of applications will begin immediatley and will continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Millikin University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws. Beyong meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to increasing its employee diversity and will consider qualified applicants with experiene in diverse settings, who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities or a record of teaching a diverse studnet population.