OFFICE ASSISTANT - BUTLER

Krise Transportation, Inc.•Summit Township, PA

About The Position

The Office Assistant is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties within a school bus terminal. The role reports to a Terminal Manager and/or Assistant Terminal Manager and works closely with terminal staff and the operations and maintenance teams. Duties may vary based on terminal staffing and the employee’s skill set, and may include payroll processing, routing, dispatch, bus video review, training, safety, operations support, and maintenance recordkeeping.

Requirements

Current driver physical examination allowing operation of a commercial vehicle with student passengers.
High school diploma or equivalent.
PC skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Customer service skills.
Ability to address problems and find solutions.
Willingness to participate in classes offered to enhance knowledge.
Professional conduct.
High motivation, flexibility, and adaptability to change.

Nice To Haves

Prior office or administrative experience.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations that affect school bus operations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Terminal Manager or Assistant Terminal Manager and other staff with the facility’s day-to-day operations.
Assist in collecting and preparing reports for the school district.
Assist with billing to the school district and for third-party charter runs.
Coordinate employment applicant intake, credentialing, and related documentation in the hiring and onboarding process, as needed.
Communicate with schools about calendars, complaints, and bus incidents; communicate with parents about issues and concerns; and communicate with drivers and monitors.
Depending on terminal staffing and skill sets, learn and perform payroll input, review, and processing.
Depending on terminal staffing and skill sets, learn and perform routing, dispatch, bus video review, training, safety, or other operations-related duties.
Depending on terminal staffing and skill sets, learn and perform maintenance-related recordkeeping and documentation.
Carry out company policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Follow company policies for pupil and client management and relations with parents, teachers, guardians, and the public.
Answer phones and two-way radios.
Perform other duties as assigned.