The position of Fleet/Equipment Manager requires the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations: communicate orally; communicate in writing; read and interpret; exhibit emotional control and stability; operate a motor vehicle; ability to lift and move materials weighing up to fifty pounds; sit for extended periods of time; stand for extended periods of time; capable of mobility; bend; kneel; reach; ascend and descend steps; utilize telephone system and technology skills. Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees and the College.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on  Salary Schedule E3 05($32,966-$48,728) based on education and experience 

1. Operate the College bus/vehicles in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
2.  Pick up and deliver employees, students, and guests as per a schedule.
3. Operate the bus in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant Department of Transportation, ACCS and LSCC policies, and procedures.
4. Perform safety and maintenance checks.
5. Assist college personnel with travel itineraries and vehicle use policies.
6. Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required.
7.  Ensure all fleet vehicles are safely and securely stored.
8. Advise appropriate personnel of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.
9. Maintain all trip logs, gas receipts, and service receipts to support a regular service schedule for all fleet vehicles.
10. Interact with passengers and maintain order on the bus.
11. Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.
12. Maintain Class B/C license with a passenger, double/triple, and tank endorsements. Endorsements must be obtained before third-party testing school.
13. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
14. Assist with campus equipment inventory tagging processes on annual equipment inventory.
15. Assume all other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Assistant Director of Facilities

This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

•  High school diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years of full-time related work experience required
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B/C with P (passenger) and S endorsement , without the K) is required. Must be insurable by the college’s insurance carrier.
• Experience in operating and maintaining vehicles is preferred

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

• Valid Alabama Commercial Driver License (CDL) B/C with P endorsement without the K and good driving record

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstration of basic literacy skills
• Must pass a background screening 
• Must meet physical, hearing and vision requirements with or without assistive devices 
• Good customer-service skills, courteous and helpful to passengers and staff 
• Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule to include day, evenings, nights, weekends and some holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – STRENGTH RATING 

Medium Work – Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Driving a bus requires the controlled use of multiple limbs on the basis of what a person observes. Have normal use of arms and legs. 

Hearing ability. Must have good hearing. The ability to hear a forced whisper in one ear at five feet (with or without the use of a hearing aid). 

Patience. Because of possible traffic congestion and sometimes unruly passengers, bus drivers are put in stressful situations and must be able to continue to calmly operate their bus. 

Physical health. Must be in good physical health without a medical condition that interferes with operation of a bus (such as epilepsy). 

Visual ability. Must be able to pass vision tests and distinguish traffic light colors.

This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu) by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408. 

A complete application packet consists of:

1. A cover letter
2. Online application
3. A current resume

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.

Before an offer is made, the applicant must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. 

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.