What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Professional position at Benton Community School District?
Job Summary
The Benton Community School District is seeking a Transportation Professional to join our team as a School Bus Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation services to students, maintaining the cleanliness of the bus, and conducting regular vehicle checks to ensure safe operation.
About the Role
As a School Bus Operator, you will be an integral part of the district's transportation team, working closely with other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of bus services. You will be required to develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport students safely and efficiently between school and home
- Maintain a clean and organized bus interior and exterior
- Conduct regular vehicle checks to ensure safe operation
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills
Requirements
- Hold a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
Working Conditions
The School Bus Operator will work in a variety of environments, including urban and rural settings, and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions. The ideal candidate should be able to tolerate chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions, and should be physically able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
The Benton Community School District is seeking a Transportation Professional to join our team as a School Bus Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation services to students, maintaining the cleanliness of the bus, and conducting regular vehicle checks to ensure safe operation.
About the Role
As a School Bus Operator, you will be an integral part of the district's transportation team, working closely with other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of bus services. You will be required to develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport students safely and efficiently between school and home
- Maintain a clean and organized bus interior and exterior
- Conduct regular vehicle checks to ensure safe operation
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills
Requirements
- Hold a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development
Working Conditions
The School Bus Operator will work in a variety of environments, including urban and rural settings, and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions. The ideal candidate should be able to tolerate chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions, and should be physically able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
