Student Assistant - Driver (Cochran Campus)

at  Middle GA State University

ABOUT US

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

JOB SUMMARY

This student position is responsible for driving MGA-owned vehicles for the transportation of students between campuses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours.
• Possession of a valid driver¿s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• 5 years¿ experience driving
• No at-fault accidents in the last 3 years
• Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 3 years)
• Ability to carry out assigned route in the time frame required
• Excellent communication skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• General knowledge and skills required to operate a van or other vehicle.
• Knowledge of and ability to report mechanical failures that may occur according to set procedures.

• Transport MGA faculty, staff, students and special guests as directed to include Cochran to Eastman shuttle route
• Maintain a clean and mechanically-sound vehicle at all times, reporting maintenance issues to Facilities Operations Office in a timely manner
• Obey all traffic laws and operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform inspections of the van or car before and after each route
• Complete odometer and other reports as requested by Facilities Operations
• Communicate with requestor to ensure knowledge of destination and route to be taken
• Ensure vehicle is fueled at pickup and drop off locations as scheduled
• Notify Facilities Operations within one business day of any incidents that could impact personal or professional driving record (accidents, moving violations, DUI, etc.)
• In case of an emergency while operating an MGA vehicle, immediately report any incidents, tickets or accidents to Facilities Operations Office or Police Department (in the case of after-hours or weekend incidents)