GeoFORCE Trail Driver

Job Posting Title:

GeoFORCE Trail Driver

Hiring Department:

John A and Katherine G Jackson School of Geosciences

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

15

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Substantial travel is associated with the position. Those selected will be required to participate in a virtual training in May. Paid overtime in the amount of 40+ hours during the week(s) of scheduled academies is expected. For the 9th – 11th grade academy, staff will stay in hotels; during the 12th grade academy staff will stay in the UT dorms with the students.

GeoFORCE Mission

GeoFORCE is a youth education outreach program that recruits students in Austin, Houston, and Southwest Texas. The Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas created GeoFORCE to identify and develop the next generation of STEM leadership for discovery, research, and management of energy, minerals, water, the environment, and natural hazards for the benefit of society.

Position Description

GeoFORCE Trail Drivers are a vital member of a ten-person logistical and educational academy team. Trail Drivers assist the lead coordinator with trip logistics in the field, responsible for leading academy participants to safety in the case of an emergency, and are expected to follow the field charter bus with food and supplies.

Candidates for the GeoFORCE Trail Driver position are subject to all UT policies as set forth by the University of Texas Youth Protection Program, UT Human Resources, and GeoFORCE Texas:

• Youth Protection Program Guidebook
• Zero-tolerance no alcohol policy throughout the field experience
• Child-safety training

Purpose

Trail drivers drive the trail van behind the bus and are in charge of getting food and supplies, as well as transporting staff and students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive trail vehicle throughout the duration of the field academy safely and responsibly with all extra educational materials, food, and supplies.
• Purchase an adequate supply of snacks/drinks/food on a daily basis and transport them to each field stop. Compile receipts for expenses and upload to UT Box on a daily basis.
• Provide emergency transportation for the staff and students on designated summer field academy.
• Other duties assigned by coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license
• The ability to become a certified UT driver
• Five years of driving history and a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range

$20/hour

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions.
• Will drive a minivan/SUV.
• Will work outside.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Climbing of stairs, hiking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Will involve airplane, bus, and/or automobile travel.
• Working with large groups of underage students.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Please complete the screening questions at this link

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.