Transportation Lead

Transportation Lead page is loaded## Transportation Lead locations:
Main Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
R0005154##
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** Job Description
** This posting is for a full-time, 12-month, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position. The position is responsible for the logistics and safety of transporting the students of the University of Findlay to and from any University function including athletic events, trips to airports, trips to the English and Western Farms, and the maintenance of the University vehicles.

This position has a random unannounced Substance Abuse Testing Policy.  All CDL licensed drivers must comply with this testing, which will take place immediately upon hiring.  Also, The University may conduct screening in any given 12-month period. Every CDL licensed employee will have an equal chance of being selected each and every time the process is implemented. Post accident testing is mandatory.

Essential Functions This position requires regular, predictable, reliable attendance in the office environment.
1.
Transport athletics to and from events, determine best suitable route to event.  2.
Transport students to and from farms.
3.
Transport to and from airports.
4.
Inspect and maintain vehicles.
5.
Forklift operator.  6.
Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Competencies  1.
Communication Proficiency.
2.
Organizational Skills.  3.
Problem Solving.
4.
Teamwork Orientation.  5.
Time Management.  6.
Decision Making.  7.
Initiative.  8.
Discretion.  9.
Thoroughness.  10.
Customer/Client Focus.

Supervisory Responsibility This position may have student workers to manager.  Maintain vehicle fleet and provide CDL licensed driver for bus trips and farm runs.

Work Environment   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at campus job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work  This is a full-time 12-month position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position may require evening and weekend work.

Travel  Travel is an expectation of this position.  A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.

Required

Education and Experience  1.
High school diploma.  2.
Two years of work related experience.  3.
Valid CDL License.  4.
Clean driving record.  5.
Forklift certification.  For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.

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