Transportation Specialist

Assisted Student Transportation•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist provides specialized transportation services for students requiring ambulatory and wheelchair transportation. The primary responsibility of this position is to safely transport students to and from school, work, and other activities using a specially equipped van. The role involves ensuring the safety of passengers, managing daily logs and vehicle inspections, maintaining the vehicle, and communicating appropriately with internal and external contacts. The position requires compliance with company guidelines and traffic laws, and performing all job functions in a professional and reliable manner. The class of the position (Class B) is determined by qualifications for transporting ambulatory and wheelchair passengers.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age
Maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper class and endorsements
Maintain an acceptable driving record as evidenced on MVR
Pass a company sponsored Physical Exam, Physical Duties Assessment, and Drug Screen
Pass Criminal Background Checks, which includes fingerprinting
Pass Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid certification
Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., day, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
Works alone, with, and around others.
Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, walking up and down stairs.
Hearing, listening, seeing, and speaking clearly.
Use hands, fingers, and feet.
Competent reading and legible writing.
Analyzing, problem solving, using good judgement and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one- year professional driving experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Safely transport clients to and from medical appointments and other outings as required
Provide door-thru door services
Load, unload and secure ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher passengers
Complete Daily Driving Logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports as needed accurately and timely
Maintain vehicle by keeping it clean, fueled and report maintenance issues immediately
Utilize company provided electronics per company guidelines
Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with internal and external contacts
Comply with company guidelines and traffic law
Perform all job functions in a professional and reliable manner
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested