Van Operator; Partial

Posting Information

• Posting Number: S11211P
• Working Title:
  
  Van Operator (Partial Year)
• Department:
  Auxiliary Transit Opera
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• Proposed Starting Date: 07/29/2025
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Schedule:
  
  40 Hours Per Week; may include evenings and weekends
• Salary: $17.896633 / hr
• Posting Date: 06/26/2025
• Open until filled:
  Yes

This is a benefits eligible, partial year position (August – May). Each selected candidate will sign a partial year agreement. Employees returning to work from designated partial-year leave periods are continued in the same position with no break in service and no change in the original hire date. Transport passengers with registered disabilities in an accessible van to and from various campus locations in accordance with applicable laws and department procedures.

Assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle as necessary. Inspect vehicle before, during, and after shift to ensure vehicle is in proper operating condition. Complete necessary paperwork, including timesheets and vehicle condition reports. Operate other vehicle equipment such as electronic AVL equipment and wheelchair ramps. Be trained to occasionally fill in in the front office answering phones and scheduling ADA pickups and drop-offs using Trans Loc software.

Be trained to occasionally drive library van route service between Athens and Atlanta. Occasional charters and special assignments. Drug and alcohol testing by the US Department of Transportation.

Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Communication skills and work with people of various backgrounds, physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, and skill levels. Work with computers and learn to operate company software.

Sitting for long periods of time. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Walking up to ¼ mile each way. Working in adverse climates when loading and transporting. Driving.

• Safe operation of ADA vans according to predetermined schedule and filing associated paperwork (75%)
• Work in front office scheduling ADA pickups (10%)
• Safe operation of vehicles on occasional charters or special assignments (5%)
• Safe operation of library van operating between Athens and Atlanta (5%)Occasional non-driving duties such as bus washing, attending safety meetings (5%)

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access? No

Credit and P-Card policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Suzanne Ruggiers

Recruitment Contact Email: suzanne.ruggiers