Shop Assistant Job Phenix City area,Alabama USA,Transportation

Job Title -- Transportation Shop Assistant

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Transportation Coordinator, Transportation Supervisor, and Shop Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Goal

To provide safe and efficient transportation services so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage of the system’s instructional and extracurricular programs.
To assist the Shop Foreman with the daily operations and maintenance of county facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

1. Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license/certificate and commercial driver’s license; meet all federal and state certification/licensure requirements, including special education recertification as applicable.

2. High school diploma or equivalent.

3. Provide certification or documentation of physical health/abilities as required. Maintain current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical as required by Board Policy.

4. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

5. Show aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

6. Possess and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record including no DUI convictions.

7. Possess successful drug screening results and be subject to and pass subsequent drug screening tests.

8. Ability to perform shop duties as assigned when not driving bus routes or system vehicles.

9. Competent written and verbal communication skills.

10. Ability to operate a school vehicle over an assigned route according to a defined time schedule that may require driving during pre-daylight and dusk periods.

11. Ability to utilize transportation, routing, GPS tracking software, and other applicable technology.

12. Physical dexterity, coordination, mobility and visual acuity to safely operate school bus or other system-owned vehicles.

13. Physical strength, agility and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.

14. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

15. Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force.

16. Physical ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as specified by state and federal regulations, including but not limited to pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, and bus evacuations.

17. Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.

18. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

19. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

2. Meets all current State and federal regulations for driving safety and school bus operation.

3. Washes and maintains the outside of school buses.

4. Maintains safety standards at all times.

5. Assists in maintaining the grounds and shop area of the bus shop.

6. Maintains cleanliness of buses, vehicles, and shop areas.

7. Assists shop foreman in organizing, maintaining the spare parts area of the bus shop.

8. Serves as a substitute bus driver as needed and adheres to all duties and responsibilities outlined in bus driver job description.

9. Adheres to all traffic laws and driving safety rules.

10. Maintains discipline while students are on the bus.

11. Reports all accidents immediately to the transportation office and other appropriate officials; follows school system procedures related to accidents and post-accident activities. Reports driving citations (personal vehicle or school system vehicle) to supervisor.

12. Regulates heating, cooling and ventilation of the bus or vehicle for the comfort and safety of passengers.

13. Notifies supervisor and/or other appropriate authorities in case of…