Driver (Transportation & Logistics) Part-Time

A successful candidate will play an active role in FMU's existing academic and operational success. This student-centric role is responsible to deliver service excellence support to meet the needs of our University community. Communicate with faculty and staff and translate the institution's needs into operational procedures and systems.

Essential Functions:

• Operate the following types of equipment and vehicles such as a 41 passenger bus.
• Performs daily inspections and vehicle maintenance checks including pre and post-trip fuel and water tank maintenance and logs daily mileage. Addresses any issues that may arise with the vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.
• Transportation: Department of Transportation (DOT) Training.
• Logistics:
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills; highly organized and able to lead effective meetings.
• Business Sills: display a working knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Problem Solving: gather and analyze information to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Exposure to new systems: Dispatch Software, PowerCampus, Power Phase, Jenzabar, other accounts, and telephone systems.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse constituents.
• A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently, as a team player; and the initiative to take responsibility to address issues as needs arise
• Ability to handle information that’s sensitive and confidential in nature in the utmost professional manner.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED with prior customer service or administrative experience. Bachelor’s degree and higher education experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older. Must have a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B). Have a good driving record (MVR)
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of technology/office equipment and willingness to learn new information systems and software; proficiency in the use of computer applications and MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, practicing strict confidentiality for all sensitive information.
• Promotes and practices the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, LinkedIn Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Familiar with Jenzabar technology suite for higher education.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Qualified applicants are asked to upload a cover letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and/or certifications, if applicable.

Supplemental Information

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience. In addition to the completed application, candidates must submit a list of three professional references (at least one from a previous employer) that includes names and contact information. Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.