Provide safe transportation to and from schools for children. Provide maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job site when needed.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Maricopa Institute of Technology.
- Obey all traffic laws, Arizona Department of Transportation rules, and Estrella Educational Foundation District Policies and Procedures and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and Head Start performance standards for transportation.
- Transport only authorized students on assigned routes, to and from school, and/or on field trips, or to and from special events and follow Arizona Department of Childcare Licensing transportation requirements.
- Comply with mandatory safety regulations by inspecting the bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifying the proper authority of any mechanical failure. Note all discrepancies and/or malfunctions using the Vehicle Check List and Maintenance Log at the conclusion of each day.
- Ensure bus cleanliness both inside and outside by following Riverside School District procedures. Check the bus after each run for lost items and/or damage.
- Maintain discipline and supervision while transporting only authorized students, report undisciplined students to the proper authority and discharge students only at authorized stops.
- Inform students about safety requirements.
- Report verbally all accidents immediately and follow-up with a written report within 24 hours.
- Attend in-service training for continued professional development.
- Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for special events.
- Assists skilled maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific
- tasks, etc.).
- Cleans district buildings and grounds areas as needed and/or assigned.
- Coordinates with skilled tradesmen and/or assigned supervisor for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
- Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components.
- Maintains assigned vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties effectively and efficiently.
- Performs a wide variety of general and semiskilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.).
- Prepares written materials (e.g., repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
- Repairs furniture and building system components.
- Responds to emergency situations during and after hours.
- Transports a wide variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
- Perform any and all job related duties assigned by the School Headmaster and/or supervisor.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
- Strong collaborative interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of English required to read and interpret schedules, memos, instructions on tools and equipment and to communicate with co-workers.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ability to be available for extra duty assignments such as field and activity trips as required.
- Ability to make decisions in a variety of situations regarding priorities and effectively handling emergencies.
- Familiarity and compliance with safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
- Ability to bend, climb, stoop, kneel, lift 50 pounds, and reach to load and unload disabled students and/or move students for safety or in emergency situations.
- Physical examination required.
- Command of the English language to provide answers to routine inquiries, to explain bus and safety procedures and to communicate with others in obtaining information.
- Ability to work in conditions that include an environment that has seasonal extreme temperatures, bus fumes and odors and bus noise and vibration.
- Operating equipment used in skilled trades, power and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and planning and managing projects.
- Perform algebra and/or read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade; and safety practices and procedures.
- Schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.
- Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; developing effective working relationships; displaying mechanical aptitude; working under time constraints; and complying with OSHA/TOSHA regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud, but is usually moderate.
- The work environment includes exposure to dirt and dust and noise and vibration from maintenance equipment.
- The working environment is primarily operating a school bus in all weather extremes. The conditions include seasonal extreme temperatures, bus fumes and odors and bus noise and vibration.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Twelve-month position, At-Will, hourly; benefits in accordance with Board policies.
EVALUATION:
- Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
MIT believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution is not limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed by person assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees who hold this position. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the school’s goals.