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% 132% 3366% 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

2way 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 nationalor ethnicorigin sex ageveteran status marital status disability pregnancychildbirth 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 NONDISCRIMINATION

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 ofsex disability race (including skin color hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion veteran status national orethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirthor related medical condition sexual orientation or gender identityor 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 nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Title II Title VI & Section 504

Melissa Herrmann Director ofhuman Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24thStreet

Kearney NE 68845