Job Information
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 Vehicle Assistant FT/PT in Walnutport, Pennsylvania
Vehicle Assistant FT/PT JobID: 369
Position Type:
Support Staff Transportation
Date Posted:
11/17/2022
Location:
Walnutport, PA
Position Definition: TheVehicle Assistantshall have the primary responsibility of assisting the driver in providing safe and courteous transportation of students. Relationship: TheVehicle Assistantwill be directly responsible to the Transportation Supervisor. Qualifications: Education/Experience:
Valid driver’s license, preferred.
Experience working with children, preferred.
Skills/Knowledge:
Ability to utilize technology effectively, including, but not limited to, internet and email.
Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates the ability to complete tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.
Proficient data collection and entry skills.
Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the department’s services
Physical:
Must be able to physically assist students entering and exiting the vehicle.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate (vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas.
Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
Ability to sit for long periods of time (3 hours).
Must be able to push and pull wheelchairs safely and attach wheelchairs safely to vehicles for transportation to and from assigned schools.
Authority: TheVehicle Assistantwill have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:
Cordially greets students upon arrival at vehicle.
Assists students entering and exiting the vehicle.