Bus Driver
| TITLE: | Bus Driver Facilities Services |
| DATE POSTED: | Wednesday, January 30, 2013 |
| LOCATION: | Longview |
| REPORTS TO: | Facilities Director |
SCHEDULE:
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
LeTourneau University offers year-round transportation for our students, including daily transit from our Longview campuses, and some summer, evening, and weekend trips. Primary role of candidate is as a driver while school is in session.
Candidate must have the ability to:
- Transport students to and from the university, following a preplanned route according to a specified time schedule
- Conduct daily routine safety inspections and report all findings to Fleet Services Coordinator
- Inspect and adjust engine fluid levels and fuel the bus, in addition to other aspects of a regular maintenance schedule
- Keep interior and exterior of the buses clean on a daily basis
- Maintain required transportation record and report any traffic violations and/or accidents during working hours to supervisor and proper authoritie
- Operate bus in a safe manner that complies with state and local law and in a manner that demonstrates Christian care and principle at all time
- Assist passengers in the operation of heating and ventilation equipment on the bus
- Assume responsibility for the safety of passengers upon boarding and exiting the bus at their destination, aid passengers with luggage, and answer questions regarding bus service
- Perform assigned duties with frequent time pressures and in a sometimes disruptive environment
- Attend/participate in safety and training meetings
- Demonstrate professional and positive attitude/demeanor at all times
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GE
- Maintain a valid fully unrestricted Commercial Drivers License CDL Class “B” with Airbrake and Passenger endorsements
- Must be 21 Years of age
- Minimum of one (1) year of commercial driving experience
- Good driving record with no DUI or convictions
- Able to maintain a D.O.T. physical
- Ability to carry an object up to 75 pounds, bend and twist frequently, and work in inclement weather conditions
- Must pass a drug test and will be placed in a pool for random substance abuse testing
- LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.
DATE POSITION IS AVAILABLE: Immediately
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OR NOMINATION:
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
Claiming every workplace in every nation as their mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life's work as a holy calling with eternal impact.
LeTourneau University is an interdenominational Christ-centered university offering more than 80 programs that prepare students for success in areas including aviation, biblical studies, business, criminal justice, education, engineering, health-science-nursing, human services, kinesiology, liberal arts, psychology and science. Graduate degree offerings include business administration, counseling, education, engineering, psychology and strategic leadership.
In addition to its residential campus in Longview, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and at educational centers in Athens, Austin, Baytown, Bedford, Dallas, Harlingen, Houston, and Tyler.
The university's 2,950 students represent nearly all 50 states, over 20 foreign countries, and 44 different denominational groups. The entering freshman class averages of SAT scores range from approximately 150-200 points above the national average and evidence a strong academic quality, although provision is made for students with lower scores who possess evidence of potential achievement. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked LETU in the top tier among “America’s Best Colleges” for nearly two decades among universities in its category.
LETU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. The business program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). LeTourneau University’s engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). LETU’s flight program is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). LeTourneau is a proud member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The Texas State Board for Educator Certification has approved LeTourneau University as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and No Child Left Behind compliant certification program.
The 162-acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of 194000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas, and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.
See http://www.letu.edu for more information.
