Job Description
Driver
R-0002775
Kansas City Campus
Job Type:
Staff
Job Description:
The position is a backup for the primary driver of the university van on trips between the campuses in Kansas City and Joplin. The position will also drive other university vehicles depending on the need. When not driving the person will help care for university vehicles and assist campus operation with other duties to include, backup to the KC Mailroom, package/mail delivery, room setups and campus furniture moves.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive the university van to local and out of town meetings and events
- Ability to flex their schedule to accommodate varying schedules
- Occasional overnight travel
- The candidate must pass a driver history check by our insurance carrier and be insurable by same carrier
In addition to duties as a driver the position also has the following duties and responsibilities:
- Ensures the campus presents a favorable impression
- Prepares grounds for assigned activities
- Makes sure plants are free of disease and insects, applying chemicals as needed.
- Keeps the ground clear of debris
- Ensures grounds are clear and safe during inclement weather
- Monitors equipment for optimal performance, reporting malfunctions, breakages to the supervisor.
- Maintains KCU vehicles, washing cars, delivering cars for minor preventive maintenance services, taking vehicle in for repairs, performing detail cleaning
- Helps with office and department moves
- Assists with special events
- Contributes to the team effort by performing related duties as needed or assigned
- Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's license
- Class E License preferred
- Neat and professional appearance
- Excellent Driving Record
- High School Diploma
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
Annual Security Report
KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Kansas-City-Campus/Driver_R-0002775
About Kansas City University
Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine, and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population’s health and contribute to health disparities, while better preparing students for professional practice. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master’s degree in biomedical sciences. Dual degree offerings include master’s degrees in business administration in health care leadership, public health, and bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable, state or local law.
Jobs at Kansas City University.
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