What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL BUS AIDE position at Lamers Bus Lines, Inc.?
Lamers Bus Lines is now hiring an office assistant for the school bus department. The School Bus Office Assistant will assist the terminal manager in coordinating the day-to-day operations of the school bus terminal. Work will take place normally in an office setting, with a variety of office duties, and school bus route driving will be required. Excellent communication and organization skills are required, with detail/accuracy a must. Extensive telephone usage and data entry will occur. Great personality and customer service skills are needed for this position. Obtaining and maintaining a CDL will be required. In-house training is provided to acquire the CDL and endorsements. Hours are approx. 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour lunch.
Job Requirements
- Knowledge of student transportation or commercial transportation operations is required.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Must be detail-oriented.
- Conditional job offer: Must obtain a Class B CDL with both P and S endorsements. Lamers provides in-house training. Will have to drive company vehicles as needed. Job offer conditioned upon being able to pass the DOT physical.
- Computer experience in a business or education environment is important.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate drivers and buses on routes. Keep routes/and operations operating smoothly.
- Accurately place all students on school bus routes.
- Collaborate with school districts to arrange transportation for charters. Assign drivers to trips
- Communicate with drivers on daily basis. Provide route and charter information and maintain a good relationship with drivers.
- Maintain accurate dispatch records for payroll purposes. Enter data into computer.
- Assist and collaborate with area terminals to cover routes and trips.
- Check in drivers and work with two-way radio during route times and throughout the day. Relay messages to drivers and handle concerns
- Answer incoming calls. Handle if able to, or direct to correct department.
- Fill in on school routes and/or charter trips as necessary as a school bus driver.
- Provide assistance to other staff members if needed.
- Weekend duty rotation with other office staff may occur.
Benefits include: Compensation based on experience, Health insurance program, Dental insurance & vision insurance options, Life insurance, Dependent life insurance, Short and long term disability options, Direct deposit, 401(k) program with company match, Paid holidays & PTO, FSA and HSA options, and career mobility. Lamers promotes from within the company.
About Lamers Bus Lines
Lamers Bus Lines is a family-focused company that takes pride in being a part of the community. Lamers was founded in 1944 and offers employees longevity and stability. Together we work to make sure our passengers enjoy safe and worry-free transportation every time they step on board one of our buses. Lamers Bus Lines is an EOE/AA employer.
