Jitney Driver
- Employer
- Colby College
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 13, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Department:
Security
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:The jitney driver will provide transportation services in the Waterville area so students can attend various appointments and visit area businesses. The driver will be expected to respond to calls for service in a timely and professional manner. The ability to coordinate several stops in the most efficient manner is a must. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.
Jitney Driver
Office of Security
Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Staff Appointment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Jitney driver must be capable of managing drop off and pick up points in an efficient manner
- Provide informational assistance and promote good public relations
- Pickup and deliver mail twice a day to and from off campus facilities
- Maintain an alertness for suspicious activities during shift
- Participate in on-the-job training
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions
- Maintain confidential of medical and mental health appointments
- Enforce College policies and complete necessary reports and paperwork
- Display exemplary customer service skills and ensure positive interactions with the community
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education a plus
- Valid class C driver’s license – capable of driving a minivan and occasional a 10 passenger van, and must meet Colby’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
- Must present a neat, clean, and professional image
- Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
- Additional training and certifications in First Aid and CPR and First Responder Training preferred
- Well-developed public relations skills; able to perform duties in a flexible, non-confrontational environment; work with members of a diverse community; and utilize diplomacy and tact in dealing with sensitive situations
- A working knowledge of Waterville streets and the ability to navigate around the area in an efficient manner
- 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 make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community
This position has significant interactions with students, and occasionally faculty, staff, and other outside constituencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
General campus environment. Position involves frequent movement. Employee must be able to sit and drive for long periods of time. Some lifting and computer use possible.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby College website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:
Jitney Driver (Full-Time) - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Company
Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.
Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.
Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.
The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.
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