Driver -Temporary Hourly

Job Summary

The position will work closely with the Program Coordinator and other Department of Pediatrics personnel to transport our ReadNPlay Book Bus, actually a 10-foot cargo trailer, to and from family community events in the region using a truck rented through ETSU’s Enterprise contract and a hitch. The trailer is stored at our ETSU Health Pediatrics Clinic in Johnson City. The position will assist in loading, unloading, and reloading supplies used at events, and in the setup and conduct of events, including completion of paperwork for documenting events and travel reimbursement. The position will play a key role in meeting objectives of our ReadNPlay for a Bright Future Program and GELF Refuel Grant supporting early childhood literacy, health, and resilience.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of geographic area of campus and Tri-City area.

• Knowledge of moving equipment and furniture to minimize damage.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Ability to plan and organize work routines.

• Ability to establish and maintain and effective working relationship with the public and

• employees.

• Ability to handle diversified duties.

• Ability to lift heavy objects.

• Ability to get along with others.

Job Duties

• Oversee and carry out assigned task in renting an Enterprise truck through ETSU, hitching the trailer full of books, and driving to community events in the Tri-City area.

• Move and stack boxes of books.

• Unload and reload delivery trailer, check and review documents.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required. Must know how to use a trailer hitch.

• Must have a valid driver license. 

Compensation

• Hourly Rate - $25.00

• Up to 15 hours per week

Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check. 

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.