Transportation Router – Admin Assistant
JOB SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools is excited to engage with high-quality candidates in search of its next Transportation Router/Admin Assistant. This individual is responsible for evening school bus dispatch and controls activities to provide safe, efficient transportation. S/he must be able to problem solve in a timely manner. This position assists in the development of new or adjusted routes; provides information concerning routes, stops, schedules and other facts which may be appropriate, and drives school buses as needed.
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor
START DATE: ASAP
SCHEDULE: 52 Weeks Monday-Friday – 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
PAY RATE: Commensurate with experience starting at $17.61/hour ($19.71/hour when driving routes)
BENEFITS:
Health insurance – up to full family coverage
Dental insurance – up to full family coverage
Vision insurance – up to full family coverage
$25,000 Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Cash in lieu option
Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal, and sick)
Additional training may be available
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Contributes to a positive work culture
- Attends professional meetings, training, workshops
- Read and interpret documents, correspondence and manuals
- Drives bus as assigned
- Assists in managing conflict and maintaining a positive culture and welcoming atmosphere
- Assist in maintaining employee records, fuel records, keys, and other local and state-required records and reports
- Build collaborative relationships with other staff and administrators
- Operate any of a variety of automotive equipment
- Greets employees and visitors to the office while maintaining a positive and professional attitude; uses proper business etiquette to answer telephone calls and emails; responds to presenting needs and provides appropriate responses and referrals; takes messages and relays information as needed communicate & assist with drivers on a daily basis
- Create and maintain, print & distribute routes on a daily basis, with knowledge in all aspects of routing using the current routing software program
- Provide exceptional customer service to District Stakeholders
- Analyze complex problems and formulate effective solutions
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
- Make decisions based on sound judgment, honesty and integrity
- Assist with job interviews
- Knowledge of and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations
- Maintain District Stop Directory
- Assist with Bus Stop Audits
- Review, investigate, and respond to parental and guardian requests regarding bus stops, routing, and driver inquiries
- Review the Michigan sex offender database on a regular basis and adjust routes and bus stops accordingly
- Assist with driver schedule daily
- Assist Supervisor with payroll as needed
- Maintain and update required records and documentation for all transportation staff including personnel and payroll records; ensure completed payroll records are submitted to the payroll department
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
- Demonstrates dependability and promptness
- Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
- Provide a foundation for integrity, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, and teamwork
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills are required
- Ability to read and understand maps
- Maintain a professional manner and confidentiality at all times
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both oral and written
- Ability to organize and handle multiple projects while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to use computer equipment and related software. Experience using Google Suite of applications
- Capacity to define problems, collect data, establish and analyze facts and draw valid conclusions
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work as an effective team member
- Ability to handle a variety of issues and responsibilities with attention to detail and minimal supervision
- Work independently with little or no direction
- Detail-oriented, organized, accurate, thorough, and monitor work for quality
- Utilize interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines
- Highly flexible, regular and reliable, in-person attendance.
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to use district technology, and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.
WHO ARE WE?
Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district located in West Michigan south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district consists of four elementary buildings (Bentheim, Blue Star, Hamilton Elementary, and Sandyview) along with one middle school, one high school, and Hamilton FLEX (Virtual, Blended, and Shared Time options). Hamilton prides itself on being a big district (135 square miles) with a small-town feel.
Hamilton Community Schools is one of 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD). Our district consists of 400 employees and over 2,500 full-time students and 1,100 non-public students in a variety of programs and formats. Hamilton Community Schools is known throughout the state as a premier district balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation to meet the needs of each learner. The focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts make Hamilton a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit an application, cover letter and resume using the online application system.
Any questions can be sent to Nicole Ciganik, Transportation Supervisor nciganik@hamiltonschools.us
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.
DISTRIBUTION: Internal / External