Lyons Lift Driver

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Lyons Lift drivers support individuals with permanent or temporary mobility limitations with rides on campus, ensuring them safe and friendly access to classes, dining, and other campus locations, as well as the Village Commons. Driver shifts start at 7:45am through the early afternoon Mondays through Thursdays throughout the semester. Shifts are primarily spent in the van providing rides based on the schedule for that day as well as fielding calls to schedule additional rides as-needed. Primary responsibilities include safe operation of vehicles on shift, effective management of ride scheduling, knowledge of campus pickup locations, comfort working with people with disabilities, and maintaining a helpful, kind, and safety-forward attitude while engaging with student riders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe transportation of individuals on route

• Assist individuals entering and exiting the vehicle as needed

• Possess knowledge of relevant ADA guidelines and familiarity with ramp deployment and wheelchair securement technology

• Provide curb-to-curb service in a professional, safe, and courteous manner

• Conduct and document vehicle safety checks before each shift

• Maintain punctuality for rides on shift

• Manage scheduling with passengers during shifts

• Report and record all incidents to Public Safety Dispatch and document for the Lyons Lift Supervisor

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

• Keep vehicle clean and free of trash

• Record daily ridership records

• Communicate with the direct supervisor any issues or concerns

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• You must be a fleet-certified driver or able to become certified

• Valid driver’s license (any state) and satisfactory driving record (no violations within the last year)

• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen may be required

• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of the MHC community

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Call volume can be very high before and after classes, as well as during bad weather

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, pleasant and friendly demeanor

• Demonstrates ability to work independently

• Experience working with people with disabilities and people with mobility limitations.

• Demonstrates skill in understanding cultural differences

• Strengthens Mount Holyoke College’s climate for inclusion and acceptance

• Embraces and actively promotes an includes and equitable work environment

Hiring Range: $21.87 - $24.05

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What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.