Lot attendant

Position Description

Job Summary :

Responsibilities include maintenance and general repair of lights, fluids and bulbs of the school bus fleet located on the lot.

Fueling the buses on a scheduled basis, transporting buses when needed, disbursement of documents to the office and to the drivers when applicable.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks :

• Demonstrate the proper use of equipment, maintenance of school buses.
• Promote the efficient use of energy in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Energy Conservation Guidelines.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of pupil transportation laws and regulations.
• Maintain an excellent driving record.
• Maintain discipline and control while substituting as a school bus driver.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and is willing to be a team worker.
• Assist bus drivers and others with vehicle complaints, maintenance repairs and service scheduling.
• Serve as a substitute bus driver.
• Assist bus driver with mechanical breakdown, accident or bus body damage.
• Maintain daily fuel schedule for school buses and other vehicles as required.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs as necessary for safe operation of buses / vehicles.
• Maintain routine service schedule for school buses and other vehicles as required by DOE.
• Assist garage personnel in transporting buses.
• Provide after-hours bus lot assistance.
• Work with school personnel with transportation / parking concerns.

Professionalism and Abilities :

• Practices confidentiality at all times
• Maintains an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing
• Reacts positively to constructive criticism and suggestions
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation
• Establishes professional relationships and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates good safety habits and response to emergency situations
• Exercises sound judgment in decision making
• Prepares and presents clear and concise correspondence, complex reports, and policy recommendations
• Organizes conflicting work priorities while coordinating multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and ability to adapt to new ideas and situations
• Performs multiple, highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

Minimum Job Requirements / Qualifications :

The School Bus Driver is required to have, Class B CDL with air brakes, passengers, and school bus endorsements. A Criminal Records Check will be required.

A DOE School Bus Driver Physical must be passed.

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or GED. Must have a valid Driver’s License for 5 years. Be able to pass a physical exam every year and a TB risk-factor screening yearly.

Be able to comply with a background check as required. Have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children.

Be able to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer and phone system; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• hear and understand speech at normal levels; possesses sufficient strength and agility to move, lift, and secure students in car seats weighing up to 50 pounds;

assists students weighing up to pounds in exiting the bus in an emergency situation; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, to reach overhead, and to drive a vehicle.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-08-23

Salary : $42,827 - $68,494