Part - Time University Passenger Driver
The University Passenger Driver provides prompt, safe, and reliable transportation for W&L community members as assigned. Maintains basic cleanliness and maintenance on University transport vehicles which include 10 person vans and other multi-passenger vehicles.
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure timely communication with passengers 24 hours before departure via email, text, or phone call to confirm travel details and address any questions or concerns.
- Maintains appropriate passenger limits according to transport vehicle specifications and ensures passenger safety during transports.
- Conducts vehicle inspections for safety and damage, and promptly reports any issues to supervisor. (Such as: checking engine light, tire pressure, windows, and maintaining vehicle oil levels.)
- Ensures that the transport vehicle is fueled, well-maintained, clean, and presentable at all times.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, as well as adhere to Washington and Lee travel guidelines.
- Makes timely reports of accidents, incidents, emergency reporting, or other unusual occurrences.
- Tracks and completes trip log paperwork and uploads receipts, bills, and expenses in Workday on time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Work hours vary, on an as-needed basis, with mostly daytime hours on both weekdays and weekends. In this position, you are limited to 29 or fewer hours per week and less than 999 hours in your anniversary year.
Pay Rate: The hourly pay for this position is $18.00.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Successful candidate will possess a high degree of reliability, ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Successful candidate will also possess the ability to relate well to students, faculty, and community.
- Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and a good driving history.
- Ability to sit and/or drive for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
