About this role
Job Description Title: Transportation Monitor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Operational Support Immediate Supervisor: Director of Operational Services Job Summary: Assist with the supervision and safety of students while being transported to school. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the transportation department. Hiring Specifications: Education
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Additional training in areas related to scope of responsibility not required but is considered a plus
Certification
• Appropriate State of Iowa license and endorsements required for the vehicle assigned, or ability to obtain after hire
• Appropriate medical qualification
Experience
• At least 18 years of age
• Previous van or bus driving experience is not required but is considered a plus
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Ability to drive a school vehicle as a substitute if a driver is absent
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to get along with others
• Moral conduct that is not detrimental to the best interest of children
• Patience
• Considerateness
• Even temperament
• Calmness under stress
• Freedom from addiction to narcotics or habit-forming drugs
• Freedom from addiction to alcoholic beverages or liquors
• Ability to operate a vehicle safely
• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws
• Ability to easily get in and out of the school vehicle assigned
• Ability to render assistance to passengers in the event of an accident and/or safety incident
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and subsequent drug screenings
• Ability to meet or exceed the medical standards of state and federal departments of transportation
• Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for long periods of time
• Any other requirements required by law.
Personal Contacts:
• Students and families
• Director of Operational Services
• Transportation Coordinator
• Transportation Router
• Other district staff
Job Duties:
• Assist in the supervision and support of students to ensure behavioral, health, and safety needs are met; report policy infractions, as appropriate
• Physically assist the driver in loading and unloading students, including students with accommodations such as wheelchairs, safety vests, etc.
• Perform visual safety equipment inspection at the start of each route; including harnesses, wheelchair tie down devices, etc.
• Report all equipment damage and/or repair items using established procedures
• Assist in assuring interior cleanliness and appearance of the school bus
• Assist in providing the necessary safeguards to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment
• Serve as a substitute driver is a driver is absent or unable to drive
• Adhere to District policies/procedures and Department work rules.
• Maintains appropriate behavior of student in the vehicle at all times
• Adheres to district and State policies on physical contact with children
• Attends work on a prompt and regular basis
• Maintains satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees
• Maintains confidentiality
• Completes mandatory trainings and tasks on time as directed
• Assists with other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements: NEVER 0% OCCASIONAL 1-32% FREQUENT 33-66% CONSTANT 67%+
A. Standing X
B. Walking X
C. Sitting X
D. Bending/Stooping X
E. Pushing/Pulling (up to 50 lbs) X
F. Reaching X
G. Climbing/Stairs X
H. Driving X
I. Lifting (specify weight) up to 50 lbs.
J. Carrying X
K. Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone X
Computer X
Other (specify) 2-way Radio X
L. Working Conditions
Inside X
Outside X
Extremes in temp/humidity X
Terms of Employment: Nine months per year, approximately 172 days per year Date Last Revised: September 25, 2024