PT SafeRide Driver - 998286
- Public Safety
- Staff, part-time without benefits (less than 20 hours per week)
Title: PT SafeRide Driver - 998286
Position Number: 998286
Unit/Department: Public Safety
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Department Summary:
Drake University Public Safety is the main provider of emergency services and is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. With staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Public Safety staff is committed to being active role-models for both students, employees and developing positive community relations with the Des Moines Police Department as well as other organizations.
Job Summary:
Drake University Public Safety is seeking qualified, professional and reliable candidates for a part-time evening bus driver. This responsible person will provide transportation for the Drake students, faculty, staff and visitors on the designated bus route around campus. The interested candidate should be able to work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 pm - 1:00 am. The successful candidate should be able to perform all the essential job functions and meet the minimum education and experience requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Customer Service Experience
* Driving Experience
* Valid Driver's License with ability to drive a 15 passenger vehicle
Preferred Qualifications:
* Previous bus driving experience a plus
Job Duties:
- 50% - Operate a 15 passenger bus, obeying all applicable traffic laws and the rules / regulations of Drake University. Provide transportation for Drake students, faculty, staff and visitors including persons with disabilities. Candidate will be responsible and required to load and secure wheelchairs for ADA passengers. Guarantee safe loading and unloading of all passengers. - (Essential)
- 30% - Provide high quality customer service. - (Essential)
- 10% - Perform related clerical tasks, (i.e. time sheets, mileage and fuel sheets, complete reconciliation forms, driver dispatch sheets, etc.) - (Essential)
- 10% - Conduct pre- and post-vehicle checks and maintain bus cleanliness - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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