Part-time Athletic Bus Driver

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Part-time Athletic Bus Driver

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The bus driver – athletics is responsible for safely operating the athletics’ bus according to assigned schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other related duties may be assigned.

• Operate a 37, 49 and 56 passenger athletics’ bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant laws, policies, and procedures

• Install tire chains, when weather conditions require

• Perform regular safety and maintenance checks and report any maintenance or safety issues to supervisor or his designee

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Part-time Athletic Bus Driver

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The bus driver – athletics is responsible for safely operating the athletics’ bus according to assigned schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other related duties may be assigned.

• Operate a 37, 49 and 56 passenger athletics’ bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant laws, policies, and procedures

• Install tire chains, when weather conditions require

• Perform regular safety and maintenance checks and report any maintenance or safety issues to supervisor or his designee

• Clean the bus as necessary

• Ensure that the bus is safely and securely parked and/or stored

• Maintain required paperwork, such as CMU timesheets, log books, maintenance requests, and other required documentation

• Cooperate with coaching staff, and ensure that passengers are aware of conduct expectations

• Represent Colorado Mesa University in a professional manner

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. 

The Athletics Bus Driver is required to have and maintain, as a minimum, a clean (free of accidents, moving violations or points for past two years) Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger bus endorsement (CDL-P). The candidate must have proficient knowledge of highway and bus regulations, record keeping, and equipment cleaning standards, and procedures.  

The candidate must demonstrate:

• Ability to operate bus in a safe and responsible manner

• Use GPS

• Client service and public interaction skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills

• Ability to read and write to record daily activity

• Stress management skills

• Time management skills

• Mathematical skills to perform basic math functions and to calculate as necessary for required log books and documentation

• Intense concentration ability

The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy

• Be respectful

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Be flexible

• Demonstrate sound work ethics

• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, stand, walk, sit for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. If required, the employee must be able to physically put chains on the bus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The bus driver must work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.  Intense concentration is required, particularly in poor driving conditions.  The noise level ranges from quiet to extremely noisy.

Salary: This is a part-time, as-needed position, spanning the months of September through April. Compensation is $20/hour or $220/day.

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Administrative

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information.  In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Resume

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for.  Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor.  Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Russ Cadman (Lead Bus Driver), rcadman@coloradomesa.edu or 970-248-1283

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting.  In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.  Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.  Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.  Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.  To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email.  You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.  

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