Operations Specialist

Operations SpecialistJOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 09/16/2024 CLOSING DATE: 09/27/2024 04:00 PM POSTING NUMBER: 047281 LOCATION: Transportation - Oak Ridge - 912 POSITION TITLE: Operations Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To work with parents, campuses and transportation personnel on day to day operations. This will include covering routes, dispatching, and responding to telephone calls.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain excellent attendance.


2. Drive/monitor on a school bus route as needed.


3. Manage students on a route.


4. Maintain confidentiality.


5. Access automated transportation routes and reports.


6. Assist in checking routes and running routes for various reasons such as time schedules, mileage, road conditions, new addresses, etc.


7. Assist drivers, monitors and stand-by drivers with daily operations.


8. Assist record keeping for mileage.


9. Assist in radio dispatching.


10. Assign stand-by drivers and monitors to routes.


11. Able to work in a stressful environment.


12. Assist Field Trip Coordinator as needed.


13. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Good verbal and written communications


• Must have positive public relations


• Use a variety of computer software programs


• Filing various forms and documents

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age
• Clear Criminal History Check
• Must pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests (a refusal for drug and alcohol test will be considered an automatic positive)
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Commercial Driver's License with P & S endorsement (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Must complete and maintain current State Bus Certification Course
• Must be able to pass an annual DOT physical (same as bus driver)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to communicate, with parents/guardians' campuses, fellow co-workers and other auxiliary personnel in a positive and cooperative manner
• Ability to communicate professionally on radio
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Professional programs
• Able to efficiently and effectively maintain, organize and evaluate records
• Able to communicate and work with bus drivers/monitors on routing needs
• Ability to learn all CISD programs (Routing Software, GPS, View It, Zonar, etc)
• Must have excellent phone etiquette
• Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team player

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Ability to read, communicate verbally, understands verbal and written directions, and work with minimal supervision. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Lifting 25-40 pounds.
APPLY TO:
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SALARY:
Pay Plan Aux-5 - Minimum hourly rate - $20.25
DAYS: 226 START DATE: 2024-2025 School Year