Transportation Services Assistant/Driver
Position Title Transportation Services Assistant/Driver
Classification Title Hourly Full Time (0.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department Physical Plant
Job Description
Hope College is seeking a motivated, dependable Transportation Assistant/Driver who is interested in professional growth. The right candidate will have the opportunity to advance into a Transportation Manager role as part of a planned leadership transition. Candidates with leadership ambition and a desire to take on greater responsibility are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Transportation Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the Transportation Department as well as driving a Hope College bus for events on a regular basis.
Daily activities include but are not limited to assisting with: overseeing and training student and non-student employees, assisting with scheduling maintenance of vehicles, reservations of college vehicles, and coordinating the day to day operations of the department.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in managing both department and student employees including scheduling, hiring, workload planning, training and communication.
- Assist with the Campus Shuttle services (evening, airport and Grocery Grab).
- Streamline data collection and input for all aspects of the Transportation Garage (driver records, vehicle records, DOT documentation, MDEQ documentation, training records, etc).
- Help maintain regular communication with the Transportation Team and maintain consistent accountability with drivers.
- Assist in coordinating off campus trips with various departments and Transportation Coordinator.
- Fill in as a driver whenever needed.
- Train and test drivers as required per college and DOT policies.
Qualifications
- Must have valid Michigan driver’s and CDL Class B licenses and have a good driving record
- High School Diploma, some college preferred
- Must work as a team member and relate well to students and others within the academic environment
- Must be trained to drive and test drivers to drive 12 passenger vans and have a good driving record and valid driver’s license
- 5 years minimum experience in the transportation/driving field
- Learn and assist with the Event Management System (EMS) software used for college vehicle reservations
- Use computer systems and software to document work performed
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Customer oriented
- Punctual and time conscious
- Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential – readiness and willingness to grow into supervisory and managerial responsibilities
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-025SR
Job Posting Open Date 08/06/2026
Job Posting Close Date 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5547
