GeoFORCE Trail Driver
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 van behind the field charter bus, transport food and supplies, and provide transportation for staff and students as needed. Drivers are responsible for leading academy participants to safety in an emergency and for operating the trail vehicle safely and responsibly throughout the field academy. The position involves substantial travel and participation in virtual training in May. Paid overtime of 40 or more hours during scheduled academy weeks 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 based at Pickle Research Campus and is expected to continue until August 31, 2027.
Requirements
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- Ability to become a certified UT driver.
- Five years of driving history and a clean driving record.
- Comply with UT policies, the Youth Protection Program, child-safety training, the UT Camp Worker Guide, and the zero-tolerance no-alcohol policy during the field experience.
- Finalists must complete a criminal history background check.
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 each day and transport them to field stops.
- Compile expense receipts and upload them to UT Box daily.
- Provide emergency transportation for staff and students during the designated summer field academy.
- Perform other duties assigned by the coordinator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
