4.2025 - Operations Coordinator/Bus Care Specialist

Hours: 40 hours per week; 2080 hours per year

Benefits:   BCBS Health and Dental Insurance

                  Flex Plan option

                  Holidays - 8 per year

                  Vacation - 10 days front loaded for the first year, then you will earn a half day each year moving forward

                  Sick Leave - 10 days front loaded for the first year, year 2 and beyond, you will earn 1 day per month moving                          foward

                  Long Term Disability 

                  Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Employee Option to Purchase:  Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indenmity, Legal Assistance, Identity Protections, Short Term Disability, Permanent Life with Long Term Care

Must have a good driving record.
Must pass physical and drug test.
Must have or be able to obtain NE CDL and Bus Permit (Paid for by KPS).

QUALIFICATIONS:    

1. Education:  Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Nebraska CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements.
3. Must possess a good driving record and be of good moral character.
4. Must be hard working and team oriented. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include, but are not limited to)                     

1. Drives routes and/or serves as a para as needed.
2. Drives activity trips including some nights and weekends.
3. Assists with shuttling vehicles to and from service departments as needed.
4. Performs basic cleaning of buses, primarily the interior, and also assist with general upkeep of the shop area, bus barn, and office.
5. Assists the Director with all facets of the department including support of other drivers and paras.
6. Assists the Director, Mechanic, and other Operations Coordinators with all aspects of the transportation department.
7. Assists with maintaining accurate vehicle records.
8. Answers phone calls and questions from the public.
9. Meets, greets, and answers questions of visitors to the office.
10. Demonstrates the ability to establish and improve upon procedures and routines for the Transportation Department.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:             Never       Occasional        Frequent      Constant

                                                                 0%             1-32%              33-66%           67%                              

1. Standing                                                                   X
2. Walking                                                                     X
3. Sitting                                                                                              X
4. Bending/Stooping                                                       X
5. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling                                            X
6. Climbing                                                                    X
7. Driving                                                                                              X
8. Lifting 40lbs Max                                                                                X
9. Carrying 5 ft                                                                                      X
10. Manual Dexterity Tasks:              Light                Medium               Heavy               Very Heavy

         Specifically:         Calculator, Computer, and Copier

                                    Driving

                                    2-way Radio

                                    Telephone                  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  (Intellectual, Sensory)

1. Handles stress, multiple requests, and multiple deadlines appropriately and professionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Inside/Outside:  Both
2. Climatic Environment:  Air conditioned office.
3. Hazards:  Chemicals, cleaning products, exhaust fumes, stain/paint fumes.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination.  This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –

Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE  68845

308-698-8011

melherrmann@kearneycats.com