Description

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT

Position Purpose

Under the direction of Director of Transportation, transport students safely and efficiently to an assigned location on a designated route, perform regular safety inspections, perform a wide variety of clerical and secretarial work in support of operations and activities related to Transportation, answer telephones and radio calls to assist in smoother operation of transportation office.

Qualification Profile

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Class "A" or "B" drivers license with PS endorsement or willing to obtain
Ability to pass the U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and physical exam
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate a bus

Essential Job Functions

Operate a two way radio for bus to bus and bus to base communication
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
Conduct daily safety inspections of buses and white fleet
Operate a bus along a designated route or field trips
Assign/Prepare vehicles for trips
Ensure all vehicles have fuel
Assist in Routing System to ensure all students are routed including developing new routes
Schedule maintenance for all vehicles
Order parts for shop
Perform a wide variety of clerical and secretarial work in support of operations and activities related to transportation, greet and assist visitors
Input a wide variety of data into an assigned computer system

Additional duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proper operation of school bus
Applicable radio codes and proper usage of two way radio.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques
Telephone techniques and etiquette
Operation of computer and assigned software

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazard

Works in standard office and school building environments
Ability to work outdoors
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Evening or variable hours
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases
Sitting for extended periods of time

Transportation/Bldg Operations

Whitney Independent School District

Whitney Independent School District is a regular school district located in Hill County with 5 schools, 116 teachers and 1,510 students. Total Revenue is $23,265,000 and is trending up. Whitney Independent School District spends $11,746 per student per year on instruction.