Shuttle Driver

The Position:

Shuttle Driver

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College is seeking a part-time shuttle driver to join its Campus Safety team. Shuttle drivers provide internal and external constituencies with safe, prompt, reliable and clean transportation by utilizing various modes of transportation including buses, passenger vans and other vehicles as assigned. Hours for this part-time role are intermittent, variable, and subject to College needs.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. For more information, visit Life in the Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg College and check out Allentown here.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate passenger vans, trucks or escort shuttles on scheduled and unscheduled routes.

Provide transportation service between the campus and various locations according to campus needs.

Inspect and report vehicle maintenance requirements and malfunctions and report any accidents immediately. Maintain the cleanliness of College vehicles as required.

Provide routine transportation coverage during absences of other transportation operators.

Comply with all safety procedures encountered in the maintenance and operation of the transportation operations and communicate issues to the administration immediately.

While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:

Qualifications:

Prior knowledge and experience in commercial or institutional transit services.

Ability to perform manual tasks requiring average physical strength.

Active commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Clean driving record is essential, and must be maintained during employment.

Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for scheduled and unscheduled events.

Successful completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to education, driving, and criminal background.

Successful completion of pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

Average physical strength and climbing, bending, lifting is required.

Full use of all extremities and ability to assist students entering and exiting campus vehicles.

Routinely required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time.

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) separate diversity statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals; and 4) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

Legal Notice

Muhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting- As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at . This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the ASR may contact the Campus Safety Office at .

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