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Driver/Motor Equipment Operator

Employer
Bowie State University
Location
Bowie, Maryland
Salary
$33,142 - $43,041
Closing date
Oct 9, 2019

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Industry
Automotive
Function
Driver
Hours
Full Time

Driver/Motor Equipment Operator

Personnel Status: PIN/ Nonexempt
Department: Procurement
Open Date: September 3, 2019
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities: Schedules and maintains records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, emissions and all other requirements for State vehicles. Maintains transportation database to ensure proper scheduling of travel requests and rentals of University vehicles (buses, cars and vans). Records fuel and oil consumptions, mileage, hourly operation, and maintenance activities. Operates specialized medium and heavy-duty commercial bus with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds. Ensures passenger safety at all times and resolves passenger issues. Serves as a representative of the institution by providing quality customer service to the students and by being respectful of the surrounding community. Adheres to assigned bus schedules, follows code of conduct policies and procedures and handles emergency situations while transporting students. Follows all safety regulations in accordance with the Department of Motor Vehicles’ driving regulations and institution specific guidelines. Documents and reports passenger information, fuel and oil consumption, mileage, hourly operation and maintenance activities. Conducts daily and routine safety checks of equipment prior to and during use and assures safe operation. Troubleshoots and repairs minor malfunctions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Minimum one (1) year of driver experience required. Valid Maryland Commercial Class B Drivers License with a passenger endorsement required. Working knowledge of the care and operation of automotive transportation vehicles. Ability to problem solve and respond appropriately to a variety of complicated passenger and driving issues. Skilled in driving in all kinds of weather and on all road conditions; ability to assist passengers and to lift heavy objects. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Excellent time management skills. Maintaining punctuality and adhering to Shuttle attendance policies. Passing a pre-employment DOT physical and drug screening.

Condition of Employment: Candidates must have a clean driving record and a valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement. Candidates will be subject to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under the Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.

Salary Range:  $33,142 - $43,041                        GRADE:  7

Application: Interested and qualified applicants should go to https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/ to apply online. Paper application submissions will not be considered.

Office of Human Resources
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD  20715

Bowie State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact the University’s EEO Officer at 301-860-3442.

In accordance with the Cleary Act of 2000, you are advised to contact the Bowie State University Campus Police Office for Disclosure of Criminal Incidents that occur on our campus.

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