Transportation Facilitator (Bus Operator)

Job Description

• Work is performed under the continuing supervision of the Transportation Coordinator 
• This work requires operating a passenger bus or van on assigned routes or on a demand response system.

Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of a Transportation Facilitator include, but are not limited to:
 

• Performs routine walk-around inspection on bus before accepting passengers; reports any defects to OPS Dispatcher/Lead on duty and fills out a vehicle defect form.  
• Safely operates a passenger bus on an assigned route, adhering promptly to time schedule.  Maintains order/discipline on bus at all times.  
• Prepares and records basic reports on discipline issues, trip deviation, mechanical malfunction of buses and equipment, accidents, and incidents.  
• The driver provides directions and information about the bus schedules. 
• Monitors bus entry for passenger safety.  Update route as necessary for a safe and efficient ride.  
• Meet and greet visitors, staff and students with a smile.  
• Maintain discipline and safety on a bus with high school aged students

Expectations of transportation facilitator and support staff:

• Arrive at school by 6:30 a.m. 
• Drive Monday-Friday.  6:30 a.m.  -9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Drive the routes as designed/requested 
• Drive local field trips periodically throughout the school year
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer PD
• Make him/herself available to students, parents, and other staff members after school hours and on weekends by his/her personal cell phone or home phone. (As necessary)

Qualifications

Partial Listing of Minimum Qualifications:
 

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus & Passenger Endorsement
• Graduation from high school (GED acceptable) and experience in bus or similar vehicle operation; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: 
  • Demonstrated, substantive experience in the operation of large buses.  
  • Has knowledge of bus operation and bus equipment.  
  • Has considerable knowledge of motor vehicle laws, ordinances and safe driving practices, and streets and locations within the local district. 

Compensation and Benefits

• PTPLA  pay is highly competitive.
  This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.
• Retirement System plan (403B)available. 
• The vacation package for salaried employees includes 10 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, thanksgiving break, winter break), as well as summer break. 
• Adoption/Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 8 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver available.
  

Proud to Partner Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.