Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
40 Hours Per Week
Hours and Schedule may vary to include evenings and weekends.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 08/19/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Service/Maintenance Foreman/Lead FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications

• Maintained a valid CDL for a minimum of three (3) years prior to application.
• Satisfactory attendance record, with no more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous six (6) months.
• Excellent customer service record, with no customer complaints in the previous twelve (12) months.
• No preventable motor vehicle accidents within the previous six (6) months.
• No more than three (3) minor moving violations within the previous 36 months; no major moving violations.
• No preventable work-related injuries within the previous twelve (12) months.
• No disciplinary actions within the previous one (1) year.

Position Summary
Provides effective one-on-one training to new operators and trainees. This training is essential to ensure and maintain the highest standards of safety and service. When not actively training, this position will be utilized in the safe operation of buses on campus routes and occasional charters. This position may participate in various related administrative functions as assigned by management as well as offer support to day-to-day transit operations based on departmental needs. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing by the US Department of Transportation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with people of various backgrounds and skill levels.
• Possess the ability to explain and demonstrate difficult or abstract concepts related to vehicle operation to people with little or no experience is necessary to be successful.
• Ability to demonstrate a safe driving record.

Physical Demands
Bending, stooping, reaching, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling from time to time. Work is outdoors in parking lots (in all weather) occasionally, as well as indoors, on buses and vans. Driving to perform job related duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
New Operator Training:

• Provides behind-the-wheel training for new operators and trainees.
• Evaluates new operator driving skills using appropriate checklists and evaluation forms.
• Provides appropriate feedback to new operators.
• Assesses the competence of new operators.
• Ensures operators are fully trained prior to being released into service.
• Serves as role model and mentor to new operator.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Continual Training Administration:

• Conducts on-board evaluations and in-service training to operators according to schedule and/or need.
• Provides behind-the-wheel retraining as directed.
• Performs check rides and road observations as requested.
• Completes documentation forms in accordance with State, Federal, and local requirements.
• Identifies retraining needs.
• Recognizes and reports safe and unsafe actions/conditions to Management.
• Provides feedback to Training Specialists regarding training needs.
• Assists training department in identifying additional or refresher training needs based on current trends within the employee base.
• Assists in creating training-related content for safety meetings, orientations, and lab training.
• Assists training department in creating and editing training materials.
• Assists in trainer training new road trainers.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Bus Operations:

• Safe operation of buses on route and occasional charters.
• Wash buses and perform other non-driving related duties as required from time to time.
• Complete paperwork associated with assignments.
• Attend safety meetings as scheduled.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jeff Arthur Recruitment Contact Email g8orh8er@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Georgia Class B CDL or equivalent with air brakes and passenger endorsements?
   • No Response
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience with training staff members?
   • Yes
   • No
   • No Response
3. * Do you have any formal or informal teaching and/or training experience? This could be training a small group of employees or teaching a course in a formal classroom setting.
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes, I currently have informal teaching and/or training experience
   • Yes, I currently have formal teaching and/or training experience
4. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   • UGAjobsearch.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Indeed.com
   • hCareers.com
   • LinkedIn
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   • The Department of Labor
   • Goodwill
   • UGA Employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter