Job Description
Job Title: Transportation AssistantWage/Hour Status: DOEReports to: Transportation DirectorDept./School: Transportation Primary Purpose
Oversee maintenance of district fleet, record keeping required by Federal, State, and local law, and district procedures, and appearance of district vehicles.
Qualifications Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with P and S endorsements, or ability to get one within 90 days of job offer
TEA School Bus Driver Certification or ability to get one within 90 days of job offer
Current certification as a state inspector, or ability to obtain such within 90 days of job offer
Special Knowledge/Skills: Effective telephone and communication skills; receive and give verbal instructions effectively; pass alcohol and drug test; proficient map reading skills; automotive, truck and equipment experience Experience Preferred: 1 year Auto, Truck, Bus and equipment experience preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties ROUTES AND SCHEDULES Assist or handle assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for morning and afternoon shifts when needed.
Assist in collecting data required by federal and state law, or by district procedures.
Assist with preparing and updating district maps showing areas served by each bus; distribute maps to schools and within the district as needed.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area; report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. SHIPPING AND RECEIVING/MAIL OPERATIONS Oversee personnel responsible for delivery of mail within the district; fill in when such personnel are absent.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area; report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. COMMUNICATION Maintain good public relations with students and school personnel.
Communicate with drivers about problems or concerns they have with parents, students, teachers, and coworkers when Transportation Director is unavailable.
Interact with special program administrators and school officials concerning transportation of special education students when Transportation Director is unavailable.
Help campuses to place new students on buses and advise drivers of new or dismissed students, in conjunction with Transportation Director.
Model behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible. VEHICLE OPERATION Be willing to drive any bus as needed.
Serve as substitute bus driver. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF VEHICLE Perform fluid checks on buses.
Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on all district vehicles, including annual inspections.
Evaluate the need for and perform mechanical repairs.
Assist in upkeep of vehicle maintenance records. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES As needed in the absence of the Transportation Director. Equipment Used
Radio communication equipment, computer, and shop equipment.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Clear speech; ability to drive school bus; repetitive hand motions; early shift work; moderate walking, standing, and or climbing; heavy lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching; work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; exposure to dampness and humidity; work on ladders and scaffolding; exposure to slippery and uneven surfaces; some split shifts may be required. Position Type
Full-Time
Contact Information John Christopher, Transportation Director
Phone: ext.1023
Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr