Temporary Transportation Specialist
About The Position
The Transportation Specialist assists with scheduling and dispatching for Specialized Transportation and supports a fleet of buses serving Southwest Washington. The role also provides back-up driving for open routes, emergency transportation, vehicle breakdowns, and unforeseen route interruptions. The position works on an as-needed basis, and regular attendance and acceptance and completion of full substitute assignments are expected. The full hourly range is $26.54–$32.30, with offers made at the entry level of the range. The position reports directly to the Specialized Transportation Director. Work is performed in an office environment and includes operating a school bus under a variety of road conditions. The position may be on call for emergencies and special weather conditions and requires the ability to assist students with physical disabilities when boarding and exiting buses, including moving and positioning special-needs equipment. Employment requirements include successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the WSP and FBI; maintaining valid Washington State school bus driver authorization under WAC 392-144-101 and WAC 392-144-102; and obtaining and maintaining a Driver Trainer Instructor certificate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience using word processing and database software.
- Meet initial school bus driver authorization requirements pursuant to WAC 392-144-101.
- Successfully complete a criminal history and fingerprint check through the WSP and FBI.
- Maintain valid Washington State school bus driver authorization under WAC 392-144-101 and WAC 392-144-102.
- Obtain and maintain the Driver Trainer Instructor certificate.
- Ability to assist students with physical disabilities in boarding and exiting a bus, including moving and positioning special-needs equipment.
- Regular attendance during the assigned work schedule; accepting and working full substitute assignments is expected.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pupil transportation state laws and regulations.
- Experience in pupil transportation dispatching and scheduling.
- General knowledge of school bus operations and maintenance procedures.
- Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Driver Trainer Instructor Certificate within two years of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist with scheduling and dispatching for Specialized Transportation.
- Assist in processing transportation requests.
- Provide support services to parents, students, and schools through verbal and written communications.
- Assist with resolving on-bus problems, parent concerns, and customer requests.
- Support bus drivers via radio, telephone, and direct communication.
- Help establish and maintain public relations that promote understanding of and support for specialized transportation.
- Receive bus breakdown calls and assist in coordinating maintenance, accident, and other safety-related issues.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with state, federal, and ESD laws and regulations relating to transportation.
- Read and interpret road and street maps.
- Drive a school bus on call and for special activities.
- Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
