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Job Title: Shuttle Driver (Part-time)

Department: Transportation Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Services Supervisor

Grade: 2

Range: $15.27 - $18.68

Work Mode: Part-time

General purpose: The Maryland College Institute of Art is seeking a part time shuttle driver. The Shuttle Driver position is a key position within MICA and requires the ability to provide safe transportation service to the MICA community. The successful candidate will have a high level of daily interaction with MICAs diverse population and will report directly to the Manager of Transportation & Operation Services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles to transport students between the college, neighborhoods and college activities

• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner

• Read maps, and follow written and/or verbal geographic instructions

• Report delays, accidents or traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios

• Report any vehicle malfunctions, damage and maintenance needed

• Assist with Shopping Shuttle one to two days a week

• Assist with academic/special event trips (various times/days)

• Service vehicles for fuel when needed

• Perform light maintenance duties for vehicles

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Stable work or education history with excellent attendance record

• Maintain a valid Maryland Drivers License.

• Ability to perform basic math as well as read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate written/verbal instructions

• Ability to work in various climatic conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively with the supervisor and co-workers

• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to work with diverse populations

• Superior interpersonal and positive customer service skills

Valued, but not required qualifications:

• Maryland CDL license

• 1-3 years of related experience

• Prior experience working on a college campus

• Customer service experience

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidate must successfully complete a full background check

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.

About Maryland Institute College of Art

Founded in 1826, MICA is among the top visual arts colleges in the nation. The college enrolls 1,863 undergraduate and 306 graduate students from 48 states and 54 foreign countries, offering programs of study leading to the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.), master of arts (M.A.), master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degrees, and master of professional studies degrees (M.P.S), as well as post-baccalaureate certificate programs and a full slate of credit and noncredit courses for adults, college-bound students, and children. MICA is recognized as an important cultural resource for the Baltimore/Washington region, sponsoring many public and community-outreach programs-including more than 100 exhibitions by students, faculty, and nationally and internationally known artists annually-as well as artists' residencies, film series, lectures, readings, and performances.

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