MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST/DRIVER Extra Help

University of Arkansas System

10d • $12 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• 3-5 years of experience in cross-country commercial driving.
• CDL Class B or Class A
• Passenger Endorsement
• Must provide valid documentation of a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination.
• Ability to drive for periods up to 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written form.
• Skill in commercial bus or truck driving.

Responsibilities

• Operating UAPB Motor Coaches and driving cross-country (southeast region) to transport UAPB students faculty and staff.
• Drives the motor coach safely, arrives at pickup location at assigned times, drives to the point of destination in a safe manner according to the schedule.
• Adheres to traffic laws and DOT regulations.
• Follows proper procedures when arriving at a location.
• Maintains awareness of driving conditions and scans environment for possible safety hazards.
• Reviews the prior day’s Driver Vehicle Inspection Report and conducts a comprehensive pre-trip inspection and post-trip inspection of the motor coach to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Inspects the inside and outside of the motor coach and brake system following a checklist, documents mechanical malfunctions or other motor coach problems on the proper form.
• Verbally notifies the mechanic or supervisor of mechanical malfunctions if unable to safely operate the vehicle, receives notification from mechanic of action to take, and determines if the motor coach is safe for operation.
• Boards and deboards passengers, provide passenger pretrip safety announcements, and load passenger baggage into baggage compartment using proper lifting techniques.
• Responsible for enforcing the rules of the motor coach; make determination of whether incidents on the motor coach require unscheduled stops or the notification of law enforcement and consider welfare of all passengers.
• Answers passenger questions and respond to requests for assistance.
• Provides positive customer service to passengers, acts in a friendly and courteous manner and follows correct routes.
• Completes all required documentation and maintains driver logs according to DOT regulations and UAPB Policies.
• Coordinates any special requirements or considerations necessary for making the trip with appropriate personnel.
• Maintains records of bus use and travel logs, and prepares reports of operations.
• Attends driving courses as needed and/or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains professional dress and grooming (uniforms will be provided).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED