Student Assistant - Driver (Forestry)

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

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About The Position

This student position is responsible for driving a university vehicle to off-campus locations and transporting individuals and/or materials as assigned. The position works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Training and instruction will be provided. Applicants must be enrolled in the lab class for which they will be driving and must be Forestry, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, or Geography students. A University Driving Permit must be held or obtainable; an SFA Driving Permit and Van Certification are required. Student employees must meet the university’s enrollment requirements and may not concurrently hold a graduate assistantship or temporary casual position.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum education requirement for admission as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
• No direct experience is required; training and instruction will be provided.
• Hold or be able to obtain a University Driving Permit; an SFA Driving Permit and Van Certification are required.
• Be enrolled in the lab class for which driving is required; eligible fields are Forestry, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, and Geography.
• Know state and federal laws concerning over-the-road vehicle operation.
• Know, or be able to learn, university and college policies and procedures and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Accurately maintain records and files.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Operate vehicles safely.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• For fall or spring student employment, be enrolled in six or more semester hours. For summer student employment, be enrolled in three or more semester hours or registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
• Not concurrently hold another position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment while employed as a student assistant.

Responsibilities

• Operate a university vehicle to and from off-campus locations as instructed.
• Transport individuals and/or materials as assigned.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and university vehicles.
• Comply with state and federal laws concerning over-the-road vehicles.
• Maintain a mileage log.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed