Part-Time Bus Driver

Part-Time Bus Driver

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE:            Part Time Bus Driver

REPORTS TO:       Transportation Services Coordinator 

DEPARTMENT:      Transportation

EXEMPT:               No                                                         

VICE PRESIDENT: VP Physical Plant & Auxiliary Services

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of bus driving experience.

         

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Transportation Services Coordinator as needed.
• Experience in the operation of midsize to large passenger vehicles/equipment or buses.
• Perform beginning-shift vehicle inspections prior to departure.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary bus/van/vehicle at all times.
• Report all mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Obey all traffic laws and college policies.
• Experience cleaning and/or fueling vehicles for use.
• Experience checking fluids and tire pressure.
• Experience inspecting vehicles or diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Create and foster a positive and safe atmosphere.
• Skill and ability to safely and appropriately work on the fleet.
• Ability to implement, maintain and ensures shop safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate and understand safety regulations and hazards.
• Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must perform any other duty the Department or College requires.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:                                

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: [email protected].

Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected].

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