Mobile CTE Unit Driver

Mobile CTE Unit Driver

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bringing Career Pathways to Communities, Inspiring Future Talent, and Expanding Educational Access.

The Mobile CTE Lab Driver is a part-time position that is responsible for the safe operation, transportation, and basic maintenance coordination of BRCC's Mobile CTE/STEM Lab — a fully equipped outreach vehicle that brings career and technical education experiences directly to secondary schools, community events, and underserved communities across Region 2. This position supports BRCC's regional outreach mission by ensuring the Mobile Lab is reliably available, properly maintained, and professionally represented at all scheduled events.

Key Responsibilities

70%

• Safely operate the Mobile CTE/STEM Lab to and from scheduled events across Region 2, including secondary schools, community sites, and partner locations, including the set-up and breakdown of Mobile Lab equipment and displays at outreach events and maintaining accurate trip logs that include mileage, destinations, event dates, and fuel usage.

10%

• Conduct routine pre- and post-trip inspections of the Mobile Lab vehicle and trailer

5%

• Coordinate with BRCC Facilities Department or an outside vendor for scheduled maintenance, repairs, and detailing.

5%

• Coordinate with the Perkins Coordinator on scheduling, routing, and event logistics.

5%

• Report mechanical issues, safety concerns, or damage promptly to the Perkins Coordinator and ensure compliance with all applicable vehicle safety, insurance, and institutional policies.

5%

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in transportation, logistics, equipment operation, or a related field.

Experience Substitution:

• Any combination of education, training, and experience totaling one (1) year may be substituted for the required experience. For example, completion of a certified commercial driver training program, vocational transportation coursework, or documented military motor transport experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required work experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B minimum, with a clean driving record. Class A is preferred if the mobile unit exceeds applicable weight limits. Must maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced

• Skill in operating a large vehicle, cargo van, or specialized mobile unit safely in a variety of road and weather conditions, including rural environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage time effectively, and adapt to schedule changes or unexpected logistical challenge.

Proficient

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws and vehicle safety regulations
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance procedures, including pre- and post-trip inspection protocols, fluid checks and identifying mechanical issues requiring escalation.
• Ability to maintain an orderly environment during lab setup and teardown at deployment sites.
• Skill in maintaining accurate logs, records, and documentation including mileage reports, site visit logs, equipment inventories, and incident reports.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with CTE faculty, campus administrators, students, and community stakeholders in a variety of settings.

Basic

• Knowledge of equipment setup, breakdown, and safe handling procedures for CTE lab.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in any field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with outreach and event planning activities is preferred.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.