Transportation Driver (Temporary)

Antelope Valley College   Lancaster, CA   Full-time     Transportation
Posted on March 31, 2024
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Under the direction of the Supervisor of Campus Events and/or designee provide transportation services to students and staff for various events and activities on an “on-call” basis.
  • Transport college students and staff to various events and activities.
  • Operates a variety of vehicles used in the transportation to include large passenger vans, buses (no airbrakes), and passenger cars.
  • Maintaining all Department of Transportation paperwork required to include driver's logs.
  • Ability to work a variable schedule to accommodate day, evening, weekend, & holiday events and/or activities.
  • Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or completion of GED and minimum of one year of experience in passenger transportation, school transportation, and/or driving for a charter company or municipality.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Must be provided upon hire)
  • Valid California Class B driver's license with passenger endorsement.
  • Current Medical Certificate (for DMV physical).
  • Driving record clean of any major infractions.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • California Department of Transportation regulations
ABILITY TO:
  • Speak, read, and write in English.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Work independently and cooperatively with others.
  • Observe health, safety, and CA driving regulations.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
  • Sitting for extended prolonged periods of time.
  • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
  • Use of step stool.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
  • All drivers are required to be enrolled for random drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Antelope Valley College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation. Upon request, we will consider reasonable accommodations to permit individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment or admission process, (b) perform essential job functions, (c) enjoy benefits and privileges of similarly-situated individuals without disabilities, and (d) participate in instruction, programs, services, activities, or events.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ
  • Each recruitment is conducted independent from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
  • It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.
    1. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting transcripts for all college coursework or degrees when requested to do so within a job announcement.
    2. All out of the country transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications.
      • Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
    3. If letters of recommendation are required, letters must be current within two years, signed and dated from individuals having knowledge of your professional experience.
    4. Typing certifications must be current within one year and must include name, date and net words per minute (NWP).
    5. For those disciplines with established Academic Senate's approved equivalency: complete the Supplemental Equivalence Request form (If applicant is applying based on an equivalency and is requesting review)
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
If you have, any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Human Resources Office.