DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION LIAISON

Applitrack; Three Forks (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Forks School District Transportation Liaison is responsible for assisting in recruitment and training of activity bus drivers and transportation personnel. The role coordinates with the superintendent and district staff to ensure safety, budget management, and proper maintenance of transportation vehicles.

The position requires the ability to read safety rules, write routine reports, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff, while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence as needed.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Manages stressful situations professionally.
• Maintains confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Has some knowledge of bus mechanics and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment and screening of activity bus drivers and transportation personnel.
• Conduct periodic meetings with activity transportation personnel.
• Provide training to transportation personnel.
• Maintain or schedule mechanical repairs for transportation vehicles.
• Assist in developing purchasing specifications for transportation equipment.
• Assist law enforcement in accident investigations as requested.
• Assist district with transportation budget and purchasing recommendations.
• Make recommendations for updating and purchasing new transportation equipment.

Skills

Reading rules

Report writing

Oral & written communication

Stress management

Confidentiality

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

THREE FORKS SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION LIAISON

REPORTS TO: SUPERINTENDENT

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

WAGE: (DOE based on relevant skills and experience)

Universal Obligations/Expectations Of Each Staff Member:

It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions:

Assists in the recruitment and screening of activity bus drivers and other transportation personnel, in conjunction with the superintendent..

Conducts periodic meetings with activity transportation personnel.

Provides training to transportation personnel.

Provides maintenance and or schedules necessary mechanical repairs to transportation vehicles.

Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.

Assists in the development of specifications for purposes of purchasing activity transportation vehicles.

Assists law enforcement in the investigation of all accidents as requested.

Assists district clerk and admin with the District's transportation budget.

Makes recommendations for updating and purchasing new activities transportation.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Some knowledge of mechanics, including but not limited to bus bodies, tires, transmissions, braking systems, etc.

Equipment Used:

Two-way radio equipment, special needs equipment, telephone/voice mail, dispatching equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is often required to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position may require the employee to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Mental/Motor Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.