Transportation Coordinator
Transportation Coordinator $20.42 - $24.50 /hr.
PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT: www.focaf.org
Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –
- Low cost medical and vision insurance
- Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
- Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
- Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
- Generous paid time off
- As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program
Manages, drives, plans, and implements vehicle scheduling, allocation, dispatching, licensing, and communication functions for the transportation needs of Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Ensures safety of company vehicle and bus fleet by organizing and directing preventive and regular maintenance and repairs
• Submits fiscal requests, monitors annual budget and expenditures. Monitors bus routes, pre & post checklist, parent sign in and out sheets, student count sheets, bus evacuation drills, vehicle trip report and receipts.
• Coordinates transportation requests and supports staff in arranging bus services for children and updates bus routes as needed.
• Ensures transportation policies and procedures are in compliance with Head Start Program Performance standards and agency, federal, state, and local laws.
• Assists with interviewing and hiring of bus driving staff.
• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for transportation system, including schedules, routes, assignment of drivers and vehicles, observations of drivers, and other operations.
• Provides training for all transportation staff.
• Conducts observations of bus drivers.
• Supports the implementation of accident reporting protocols.
• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others, fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Communicates changes in transportation services to parents, volunteers, bus drivers, and staff.
• Maintains accurate records/documentation of training and driver observations.
• Substitutes as a driver or bus monitor as needed.
• Identify and approve bus routes ensuring that bus loading zones are safe.
• Plans and facilitates regular in-service meetings and training for transportation staff.
• Responsible for administering the bus communication phone system.
• Coordinators with the Associate Director of Operations on bus route closures due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
• Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
• Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
• Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Submits fiscal requests, monitors annual budget and expenditures. Monitors bus routes, pre & post checklist, parent sign in and out sheets, student count sheets, bus evacuation drills, vehicle trip report and receipts.
• Coordinates transportation requests and supports staff in arranging bus services for children and updates bus routes as needed.
• Ensures transportation policies and procedures are in compliance with Head Start Program Performance standards and agency, federal, state, and local laws.
• Assists with interviewing and hiring of bus driving staff.
• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for transportation system, including schedules, routes, assignment of drivers and vehicles, observations of drivers, and other operations.
• Provides training for all transportation staff.
• Conducts observations of bus drivers.
• Supports the implementation of accident reporting protocols.
• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others, fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Communicates changes in transportation services to parents, volunteers, bus drivers, and staff.
• Maintains accurate records/documentation of training and driver observations.
• Substitutes as a driver or bus monitor as needed.
• Identify and approve bus routes ensuring that bus loading zones are safe.
• Plans and facilitates regular in-service meetings and training for transportation staff.
• Responsible for administering the bus communication phone system.
• Coordinators with the Associate Director of Operations on bus route closures due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
• Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
• Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
• Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.
- 21 years of age per DOT Regulation # 391.11 Subpart B.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a transportation supervisor or three years as a school bus driver, supervisory, training, or management experience is desired.
• Must pass an enhanced criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Must pass a drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Must pass a DOT physical exam and TB Test.
• Ability to complete training and maintain Boise City Childcare Worker License; and certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations regarding safety standards, vehicle driver requirements, etc.
• Must register on the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Strong oral and written and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
