Part-Time Motor Vehicle Operator

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Work type: Classified
Location: Boise,
Categories: Transportation, Part-time opportunities, Entry-Level

Job Summary/Basic Function:

To operate and maintain motor vehicles over 8000 pounds gross vehicle weight to transport personnel and/or materials; perform related work.

Campus Security Authority: This position is identified as a “Campus Security Authority (CSA)” per the federal law known as the Clery Act. Per this law, the employee is required to report any crimes that he/she becomes aware of to the Clery Compliance Officer. Additionally, CSAs are required to complete annual training prescribed by the Clery Compliance Officer.

Position Type: This is a temporary non-benefit‑eligible part‑time position (under $19.5/hr‑week).

Primary

Schedule:

Late Afternoon/Evening shift (4 pm-9 pm).

Department Overview:

Boise State University’s Department of Public Safety is responsible for more than “people safety.” In addition to university Security, our team includes the university's Emergency Management Department, Transportation (Shuttle buses and the Cycle Learning Center) and Parking, and Integrated Security Technology. Department of Public Safety employees are responsible for the safety of everyone on campus through a variety of programs.

Level Scope:

Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Operates commercial‑type vehicles; transports passengers or delivers products to designated sites; ensures products and/or passengers are delivered safely within limits of motor vehicle code; ensures vehicle contents are stable and within vehicle load limits; operates auxiliary equipment associated with vehicles such as hoists and loaders.
• Services vehicle with fuel, oil, and coolant; performs preventive maintenance by checking items; maintains vehicle records; observes vehicle safety and warning indicators and makes needed corrections; schedules and coordinates vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Moves and loads or unloads material for vehicle transport; pushes and maneuvers heavy objects using carts, dollies, or dumpsters weighing up to 250 pounds; determines the best route and economical schedule for passenger and/or merchandise transit; keeps records related to work accomplished or products used.
• May oversee activities of part‑time assistants or volunteers and instruct in daily operations.
• Transportation Boise State Routes:
  • Observe and correct safety and warning indicators.
  • Works with student drivers to ensure that all vehicles are washed and detailed.
  • Determine the best route and economical schedule for passenger and/or merchandise transit.
  • Keep records related to work accomplished or products used.
  • Acts as an on‑call driver in the case that another driver calls out of their shift.
  • Assists in training new drivers (must have in‑depth knowledge of all current routes).
• Perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures to promote effective security operations.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent cognitive capabilities.
• Reflexes required to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
• Ability to read and identify landmarks on mapping tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of Idaho traffic safety laws, safe driving practices, vehicle service and preventive maintenance requirements.
• Experience:
  
  Safely operating commercial vehicles over 8000 pounds gross vehicle weight; detecting malfunctions in vehicle mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems; performing minor mechanical repair work; completing vehicle operation logs. Physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds.
• Required:
  
  Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving…