Transportation Specialist

Position Summary:

The Transportation Specialist is responsible for driving the COCA Bus providing transportation to students for the Pre-Professional Division. This position will follow pre-determined routes and provides a safe mode of transportation, following all state and local driving guidelines. The Transportation Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring that the COCA Homeroom is a positive, safe and supporting environment for the students utilizing this space.

Essential Functions:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Transportation:

• Safely transporting children to and from COCA or COCA sponsored events.
• Follow the most efficient transportation routes, outlined by the Pre-Professional Division Manager.
• Track pick-up/drop off records for each student riding the shuttle bus.
• Maintain the service needs of the van including; gas, oil changes, cleaning in and outside the bus, general maintenance. This is to include a monthly “deep clean” to include vacuuming the bus.
• Communicate as needed with schools and families to ensure safe pick up/drop offs.
• Represent COCA to our children and school sites in a friendly, professional manner.
• Assist in other driving duties as assigned not limited to transporting (supply pick up, transporting guests of COCA, etc.).

Homeroom Monitoring:

• Maintain the student sign-in and out sheet, to track who enters the COCA facility.
• Escort students to and from the bus.
• Ensure students follow the proper dress code and arrive to class on time.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/ or Qualifications:

• Driving record that meets the expectations set by COCA’s Company Vehicle and Safe Driver Policy, required.
• Active Class E License required.

Competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects.
• The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating equipment such as company van, computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
• This position’s regular schedule is afternoons and evenings, Monday through Friday. On occasion, weekend work may be requested as could one off events that require attendance. This position is seasonal and there will be no hours available in the Summer.

COCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at COCA are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. COCA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment. COCA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@cocastl.org.