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Chauffer Carpool Driver, Part-time, Non-Exempt

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Position Information

Date New Hire Needed

Job Title Chauffer Carpool Driver, Part-time, Non-Exempt

Department Facilities Management

Position Summary Information

Job Summary

About Grinnell College

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

Position Summary

Due to recent retirements, we are looking to fill 2 part-time rolls on our chauffer/carpool team. Chauffer drivers are responsible for safely operating a motor vehicle that is assigned to transport passengers to and from a specified location such as homes, workplaces, airports, and other miscellaneous destinations as approved. Drivers must quickly and safely deliver them to their drop-off destination, obeying all traffic laws and signage. They are expected to provide professional and courteous service to all passengers. Must be familiar with city streets and locations to take passengers to their destinations. Must have great time management skills, customer-centered attitude and attentiveness. Must have the ability to operate a vehicle for 8 hours and be open to working nights and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving motor vehicle to transport passengers

• Purchase gas, keep accurate documentation of miles and other data

• Keep all windows clean/clear, as well as interior of vehicle free from debris

  Minimum Qualifications

• Valid US driver’s license with 3 years minimum driving experience

• Two or fewer moving violations within the past 3 years

• One or fewer at fault accidents within the past 3 years

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Drivers must stay alert and watch the conditions of the road. They must take precautions to ensure their passengers’ safety, especially in heavy traffic or bad weather.

• Drivers must also follow directions such as where they can pick up passengers.

• Drivers will familiarize themselves with the streets in the areas that they are traveling. They should choose the most efficient routes, considering the traffic at that time of day.

• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find locations, such as airports, train stations, convention centers, hotels, and other points of interest. They also know where to find fire and police stations and hospitals in case of an emergency.

• Time management and organizational skills to keep on schedule.

• Ability to lift heavy luggage, packages and objects, as well as be able to load and unload them from their vehicle if necessary.

• Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Driving experience 5 years or more

  Link to Job Description Chauffer Carpool Driver (http://web.grinnell.edu/humanresources/ApplicantTracking/CarpoolDriver.PDF)

  Link to Organizational Chart

  FLSA Category

  Staff/Faculty Staff

  Employment Status Part-Time

  Employment Category Regular

  Posting Date

  Closing Date

  Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

Open Until Filled No

Posting Number S01137

Diversity Statement

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

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