GeoFORCE Trail Driver

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GeoFORCE Trail Drivers are members of a ten-person logistical and educational academy team. They support the lead coordinator with field-trip logistics, drive a trail vehicle behind the charter bus carrying food and supplies, and help lead academy participants to safety in an emergency. The role also includes transporting staff and students as needed during designated summer field academies.

The position involves substantial travel, including airplane, bus, and automobile travel. Staff must participate in virtual training in May. During scheduled academies, paid overtime of 40 or more hours during the week(s) is expected. Staff stay in hotels during the 9th–11th grade academy and in UT dorms with students during the 12th grade academy. The role is expected to continue until August 31, 2027.

Candidates must comply with University of Texas policies and GeoFORCE requirements, including youth-protection policies, child-safety training, and a zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy throughout the field experience. Finalists must undergo a criminal history background check. If hired, employees must complete Form I-9 and present acceptable original identity and work-authorization documents by the third day of employment for E-Verify processing.

Requirements

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to become a certified UT driver.
• Five years of driving history and a clean driving record.
• Compliance with University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas policies, including child-safety training and a zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during the field experience.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check for finalists.
• If hired, completion of Form I-9 and presentation of acceptable original identity and work-authorization documents no later than the third day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Drive the trail vehicle safely and responsibly throughout the field academy, carrying educational materials, food, and supplies.
• Purchase adequate snacks, drinks, and food daily and transport them to each field stop.
• Compile expense receipts and upload them to UT Box daily.
• Provide emergency transportation for staff and students during designated summer field academies.
• Assist the lead coordinator with field-trip logistics.
• Other duties as assigned by the coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed