Operations Clerk - Transportation

Position Type:
Transportation-Classified/Secretary-Transportation
Date Posted:
12/13/2023
Location:
Oakbrook Middle School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
January 2024
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledLength of Contract: 190 days (Level 2)
Qualifications:
1. High School diploma required
2. Must provide proof of the completion of a minimum of 60 college credit hours, OR in lieu of this, must pass the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
3. Ability to communicate effectively via all media
4. Ability to multi-task in highly dynamic environment
5.Experience in office management and data processing
6. Ability to acquire commercial driver license with passenger and school bus endorsements
7. Such alternatives to the above as may be appropriate and acceptable
JOB SUMMARY: Assists transportation supervisors and dispatchers in daily school bus operations. Supports operations with communications, paperwork, forms management and dissemination, and data management relative to school bus operations.
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists operations in the dispatch center
   1. Assists organization and maintenance of bus keys for in-service and out-of-service school buses.
   2. Answers customer telephone calls and assists them as necessary, answering basic questions, coordinating responses, and directing calls to appropriate department personnel.
   3. Ensures bus-related forms are available upon request to drivers and monitors.
   4. Assists logging of driver/monitor attendance.
   5. Assists with collection and distribution of school bus mechanical condition reports and dissemination to mechanics.
   6. Assists with field trips to ensure proper bus assignment and related paperwork are distributed to drivers.
   7. Assists with communication via radio to drivers on the road.
   8. Assists dispatcher with execution of emergency action checklists.

1. Other Duties
   1. Retrieves and archives video from school buses upon request of transportation supervisors or the Director/Assistant Director.Assists with appropriate gate opening/closing for driving shifts.
   2. Inspects bus parking lots and buses for security, damage or evidence of intrusion.
   3. Keeps Director and Assistant Director informed of relevant issues and events at all times.
   4. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.