Public Transportation Inspector jobs in Missouri

Job Title:                       Coordinator - Transportation

Department:                 Transportation

Pay Grade:                    O180

FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Reports to:                    Director III - Transportation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for the coordination of bus routes and extra trips; maintaining department records in accordance with mandated requirements; and dispatching department personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with other District personnel in order to determine driver and equipment requirements for route changes and special trips.
• Compile a variety of data developing formal reports, conveying information, and complying with mandated requirements.
• Inform school personnel and parents of practices providing information for their follow-up action.
• Participate in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops as required to convey and/or gather information required to perform job functions.
• Process a variety of materials to update and distribute information, authorize action, and/or comply with mandated requirements.
• Recommend policies, procedures and/or actions by providing information for decision-making impacting student transportation services.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff providing information regarding transportation services.
• Schedule work assignments of substitute school bus drivers to ensure completion of transportation routes in a timely manner.
• Perform the duties of a school bus driver as may be required.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Class “B” CDL with passenger, air brake, and school bus endorsements.
• Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test
• Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent department policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Skill to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating two way radio; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent office and student transportation software applications; performing standard clerical procedures; and preparing and maintaining accurate records..
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders communicating with diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and courtesy; exercising sound judgment; maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students and their parents; maintaining confidentiality; and working with constant distractions.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to work as part of a team; analyze situations and make accurate decisions; work on multiple projects; and deal with frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work environment is indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions; in proximity to the roadway; near moving mechanical parts and traffic; and in confined spaces.
• The work is very heavy work that requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to perform the following: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. 
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, feeling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.