Frontline Applicant Tracking - Essex County Schools

Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Auto/Bus Service Technician/Mechanic

JobID: 127

Position Type:
  Transportation/Auto/Bus Service Technician/Mechanic


Date Posted:
  7/23/2024


Location:
  Transportation


Date Available:
  08/05/2024


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


  


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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Substitute Bus Driver

JobID: 507

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  12/6/2024


Location:
  Transportation


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Title:   Substitute School Bus Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Manager, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school bus environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
• Training provided to qualified applicants with CDL License without P and S (School Bus Endorsement) 
• Must have current bus driver's physical or be willing to get a bus driver's physical 
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED
 
• Experience:
• Prefer successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Bus Assistant

JobID: 1862

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  4/24/2024


Location:
  Transportation


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Position Title:                   Bus Assistant
General Statement:        The assistant provides support to the bus/car driver in the safety, management and personal care of all students, including students with disabilities, during the absence of the regularly assigned bus assistant.
 
Qualifications:                 
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to follow safety precautions
• Ability to complete written forms and records
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to be certified in CPR/First Aid
 
 
Essential Duties:
 
• Helps students to safely board and exit the school vehicle (bus/car)
• Secures students in safety harness, car seat or wheelchair, when needed
• Ensures that special equipment (car seat, wheelchair, etc.) is properly and safely secured to the vehicle
• Operates wheelchair lifts and other specialized equipment, as needed
• Assists with appropriate supervision of students, including students with medical and behavior concerns
• Provides written reports as required by Supervisor of Transportation
• Assists driver in maintaining a behavior management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for students
• Assists the driver in maintaining the assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition
• Acts in a courteous and respectful manner, using good judgment and appropriate communication skills at all times
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding students, parents, and other staff members
• Models non-discriminatory behavior in all activities
• Performs related work as required
 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:        
Duties are typically performed in/around school division vehicles (cars, buses).  The bus assistant is frequently exposed to loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles.  Above average amount of sitting, reaching, bending, stopping and kneeling.  Occasional standing, walking, twisting and turning.  Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions.  Must have the use of sensory skills as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.

FLSA Status:             Nonexempt
 
 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

Car Driver

JobID: 595

Position Type:
  Transportation/Car Driver


Date Posted:
  12/6/2024


Location:
  Transportation


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Title: Car Driver
 
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Manager, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.
Essential Functions:
• Safely drives a county vehicle on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned vehicle on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that vehicle is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels vehicle as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of vehicle (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone in the vehicle without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories vehicle emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.
 
Additional Duties
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 
Note:         The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
• Uses standard automotive and vehicle equipment, and phone.
 
Travel Requirements
• Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the vehicle, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the vehicle.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
• Works in standard school vehicle environment.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
 
Certification/License:
• Driver's Lisence and clean driving history 
• Must have current driver's physical or be willing to get a driver's physical 
 
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED
 Experience:
• Prefer successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children. 
 
FLSA Status:             Non Exempt
 
 




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