District Transportation Monitor

Waterloo-Community-School-District; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Community School District is seeking a District Transportation Monitor to assist in supervising and ensuring student safety during school transports. The role may require acting as a substitute driver when needed.

The position is full-time with nine months of service per year, and compliance with state licensing, medical qualifications, and district policies is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State license/endorsements required or ability to obtain after hire.
• Medical qualification required.
• Previous driving experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and safety of students during transport.
• Physically assist driver with loading/unloading students, including accommodations.
• Perform visual safety checks on equipment at start of route.
• Report equipment damage using established procedures.
• Help maintain interior cleanliness and appearance of the bus.
• Ensure safeguards to prevent loss or damage to property or equipment.
• Serve as substitute driver when needed.
• Follow district policies and work rules.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior in vehicle at all times.
• Adhere to district/state policies on physical contact with children.
• Attend work promptly and regularly.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Complete mandatory trainings on time; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Calm under stress

Moral conduct

Patience

Medical standards

Attention to rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional related training considered a plus

Job description

District Transportation Monitor

Waterloo Community School District CENTRAL STORES - Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929272

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Terms of Employment: Nine months per year, approximately 172 days per year

Date Last Revised: September 25, 2024

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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Zach Kelly , Director of Operations
• CENTRAL STORES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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