SOU

(Pool) Temporary Transporter

Southern Oregon/Ashland Campus Part time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pooled Recruitment: By applying to this pool you are not applying to a specific position. You are submitting your application to be considered when the need for this position arises.

Your application will be kept on file and you will be contacted if a position becomes available that matches your skills and experience. You may withdraw your application from the pool at any time.

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or call 541-552-8553.

Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Transporter
Division/Department: Athletics
Example: Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 11B, Step 5 - Step 10 or $18.06 - $21.91 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Part-time, scheduled hours may vary from week to week, not to exceed 1,040 annually
Benefits Eligible: No
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Non-Renewable/Temporary
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: Hours vary and are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

  • Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
  • For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The primary function of this position is skilled work in the operation of a 40' Tour Bus. This position will transport athletic teams to instate and out-of-state athletic contests.

Candidate must demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel long distances, and work nights and weekends. Also, demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals. Must maintain a positive and cooperative attitude towards performing the duties of the job

Minimum Classification Requirements

  • Minimum Qualification are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection. Refer to Personnel Rule 105-43-005.

Position Specific Minimum Qualification

  • Must possess a State of Oregon Class C CDL License.

Required Endorsements:

  • Passenger Endorsement

  • Air Brake Endorsement

  • Minimum 1 year experience driving large passenger vehicles, school buses, or commercial motor-coach.

Preferred Requirements

  • 3+ Years experience driving large passenger vehicles, school buses or commercial motor-coach.

  • Excellent knowledge of Pacific Northwest driving routes

  • Previous experience working with a diverse population, or in an education setting.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(85%) Essential Duties

  • Works with athletic staff on predetermined route for upcoming travel.

  • Transport athletic teams to in-state and out-of-state athletic contests.

  • Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers.

  • Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.

  • Assumes responsibility for the safety of passenger in loading, unloading and transporting.

  • Instructs passengers in safety precautions and practices.

  • Inspects and sweeps bus. Checks water. gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on a trip.

  • Reports delays and accidents.

(10%) Record Keeping and Compliance

  • Keeps operational records and makes simple reports.

  • Works with athletics staff to assure bus meets regular maintenance schedules.

  • Reports defects or problems with supervisor.

(5%) Duties Include

  • Additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.

  • Demonstrated ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.

  • Takes initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters

  • Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

  • Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

  • Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

  • Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.

  • Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.

  • Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition.

  • Ability to relate to students and school system personnel.

  • Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, incident and accident reports.

Physical Demands

  • Candidate must provide documentation of a medical examination completed within the last 12 months with an approved U.S. Department of Transportation Certified Medical Examiner. May be requested annually at the universities discretion.

Special Conditions

  • Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

  • Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

  • This position classification has been defined as non-exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

  • The person holding this position is considered a mandatory reporter under the Oregon Revised Statutes and is required to comply with the requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

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SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Southern Oregon University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on this application. If, however, you require a reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner to Human Resources.

Diversity Statement:
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators, and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.

SOU Land Acknowledgement
We want to take this moment to acknowledge that Southern Oregon University is located within the ancestral homelands of the Shasta, Takelma, and Latgawa peoples who lived here since time immemorial. These Tribes were displaced during rapid Euro-American colonization, the Gold Rush, and armed conflict between 1851 and 1856. In the 1850s, the discovery of gold and settlement brought thousands of Euro-Americans to their lands, leading to warfare, epidemics, starvation, and villages being burned. In 1853 the first of several treaties were signed, confederating these Tribes and others together – who would then be referred to as the Rogue River Tribe. These treaties ceded most of their homelands to the United States, and in return, they were guaranteed a permanent homeland reserved for them. At the end of the Rogue River Wars in 1856, these Tribes and many other Tribes from western Oregon were removed to the Siletz Reservation and the Grand Ronde Reservation. Today, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (www.grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (www.ctsi.nsn.us) are living descendants of the Takelma, Shasta, and Latgawa peoples of this area. We encourage YOU to learn about the land you reside on and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people.

Notice to Prospective Employees
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the “Clery Act”), require that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on the use, possession, and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.

An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR) can be accessed at the following link: https://cps.sou.edu/clery-act-annual-security-report/.  A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy, please visit the Office of the General Counsel located in Churchill Hall, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon 97520.  For more information, call 541-552-7095, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.