Transportation Services Assistant​/Driver

Transportation Services Assistant/Driver

Position Title Transportation Services Assistant/Driver

Hope College is seeking a motivated, dependable Transportation Assistant/Driver who is interested in professional growth. The right candidate will have the opportunity to advance into a Transportation Manager role as part of a planned leadership transition. Candidates with leadership ambition and a desire to take on greater responsibility are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Transportation Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the Transportation Department as well as driving a Hope College bus for events on a regular basis.

Daily activities include but are not limited to assisting with: overseeing and training student and non-student employees, assisting with scheduling maintenance of vehicles, reservations of college vehicles, and coordinating the day to day operations of the department.

• Assist in managing both department and student employees including scheduling, hiring, workload planning, training and communication.
• Assist with the Campus Shuttle services (evening, airport and Grocery Grab).
• Streamline data collection and input for all aspects of the Transportation Garage (driver records, vehicle records, DOT documentation, MDEQ documentation, training records, etc).
• Help maintain regular communication with the Transportation Team and maintain consistent accountability with drivers.
• Assist in coordinating off campus trips with various departments and Transportation Coordinator.
• Fill in as a driver whenever needed.
• Train and test drivers as required per college and DOT policies.

• Must have valid Michigan drivers and CDL Class B licenses and have a good driving record
• High School Diploma, some college preferred
• Must work as a team member and relate well to students and others within the academic environment
• Must be trained to drive and test drivers to drive 12 passenger vans and have a good driving record and valid driver's license
• 5 years minimum experience in the transportation/driving field
• Learn and assist with the Event Management System ( EMS ) software used for college vehicle reservations
• Use computer systems and software to document work performed
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Customer oriented
• Punctual and time conscious
• Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential – readiness and willingness to grow into supervisory and managerial responsibilities

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines;
Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/work spaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.