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Cedar Rapids Community School District Transportation Scheduler at Polk Alternative Education Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Transportation Scheduler at Polk Alternative Education Center JobID: 12868

  • Position Type:

    Transportation/ Bus Driver

  • Date Posted:

    6/18/2024

  • Location:

    ELSC - Transportation

  • Date Available:

    2024-2025

      

Transportation Scheduler at Polk Alternative Education Center

Location: Polk

Overview: Coordinating and schedule transport of CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie ins for Polk, along with filling in as a driver as needed.

Classification:

  • Van Driver

  • Nine (9) month work agreement

  • 8 hours per day

  • Compensation in accordance with work agreement

  • This is a safety sensitive position:

  • Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions and subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing

  • Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing

Salary:

  • $18.73/hour

  • Non-Exempt

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Thorough knowledge of district, state, and federal procedures, laws, and regulations

  • Effective, efficient, and proactive oral and written communication skills

  • Enthusiastically curious while staying in your lane

  • Motivated to ask questions

  • Proficiency with standard computer operating systems and software

  • Willingness to learn new skills and unfamiliar systems

  • Coachable, respects and implements leadership’s decisions, and willing to constantly adapt to change

  • Represent the district in a professional manner

  • Strong team player

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

  • Ability to adjust work hours to meet the needs of the district and the transportation department.

  • Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions while maintaining professionalism, detail, and accuracy

  • Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions

  • Commitment to district and department mission statement

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class D3 Chauffeur’s license

  • Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate

  • Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests

  • Pass pre-employment and subsequent driving history checks

  • Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks

  • Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening

  • Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests

  • Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests

  • Work well with others, including all personality types

  • Effective problem-solving skills

  • Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas

  • Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Effectively manage student behavior

  • Accept and implement coaching and training

  • Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections

  • Professional driving experience preferred, but not required

Essential Duties:

  • Route students according to student needs and legal requirements

  • Build and maintain routes for efficient and balanced utilization of staff and equipment

  • Provide all necessary information for drivers to operate and maintain routes

  • Communicate with Polk and Transportation staff and proactively resolve transportation issues.

  • Proactively refer unresolved van routing issues to Van Fleet Supervisor or Transportation Manager.

  • Work in bus routing system, equipment management system, tracking system, word processing, email, spreadsheets, and other programs as necessary

  • Ensures operation within the laws, policies, procedures, and union contracts related to the district’s transportation service

  • Manage van and bus resources

  • Assist Transportation Payroll Secretary with start/end times and various payroll related requests

  • Substitute Van Driver as needed

  • Other duties, as assigned

Environment:

  • Work under the immediate direction of the Polk Principal and Van Fleet Supervisor

  • Primarily on site at Polk Alternative Education office and bus loading zones

  • Work up to 8 hours per day with a minimum of a 30 minute unpaid break based on Polk’s needs

Physical Demands:

  • Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time

  • Entering and exiting vehicles regularly

  • Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces

  • Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet

  • Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet

  • Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively

  • Using both hands and legs simultaneously

  • Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling

  • Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance

  • Rapid mental/muscular coordination

  • Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner

  • Accurate depth perception

  • Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details

  • Operate mobile motorized equipment

  • Drive a vehicle to conduct work

Hazards:

  • Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids

  • Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

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