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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

2024-2025 SY: Certified Diesel Mechanic

JobID: 6293

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  6/7/2023


Location:
  Transportation Building


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Title:  Certified School Bus/Diesel Mechanic	Work Unit/Location:  Transportation	Reports to:  Assistant Director
Contract Length:  12 months	Pay Schedule:   Transportation	Overtime Status:  Non-exempt
Hours:  8 hours/day	Union Status: NEA	Licensure:  CDL Class B with P and S endorsements and ASE Certification for School bus, Medium- Heavy Truck Certification, or Transit Bus Certification
 
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
 
General Function:  
The Mechanic will maintain district vehicles, diagnose malfunctions, and perform repairs in a satisfactory manner that will meet or exceed established standards for safe and reliable vehicle operation according to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.
 
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent education, training and experience applicable to diesel bus or truck maintenance and repair. Must be twenty-one years of age. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver License Class “B” (with a “P” and “S” endorsements) and adhere to requirements as outlined in #6.41.4 NMAC.  Must be able to obtain within 12 months of hire date and maintain ASE certifications for school bus repair.
 
Preferred: ASE Certifications For school bus repair types A, B, C, and D school buses or Five (5) years’ experience as a certified general line mechanic with Medium/Heavy Trucks, Transit buses, diesel and/or gas engine machine mechanic and ability to obtain ASE School bus certifications within 30 months of employment. (District will pay for ASE testing / recertifications and training materials)
 
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to read mechanic manuals and vehicle parts instructions. Must be able to operate a diagnostic machine. Must be able to operate a tire balancing machine. Must be able to break apart and repair large and small tires and wheels. Ability to use good judgment and to demonstrate good decision-making skills. Diagnostic, electrical, hydraulic, air brake and AC skills are a must. Must have the ability to perform minor cutting and welding repairs. Must be a self-starter, have the ability to multi-task and move from one job to the next with minimum delay time.
 
Essential Job Functions:
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures.  Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization.  Current essential functions include the following:
  
 
 
Job Description – Certified Diesel Mechanic
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1. Perform thorough, accurate preventative maintenance inspections.
2. Follow district required schedules and complete all required maintenance operations including
3. Perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel, brake and exhaust repairs and field tests.
4. Test drives vehicles to ensure repair(s) resolved the problem.
5. Identify and report any additional maintenance and/or repairs found necessary in conducting assigned repairs and maintenance.
6. Perform emergency roadside services as needed.
7. Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately using computers.
8. Maintain tools and workplace so that shop conditions are neat and orderly.
9. Assist Bus Drivers/Assistants on routes and serve as backup bus driver or assistant in the event of employee shortages to ensure the safe delivery of students to and from appropriate school sites and destinations.
10. Must attend all department meetings, in-service training, and training provided to upgrade and maintain skills.
11. Other duties as assigned.
 
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
Automotive computers and GPS systems, shop manuals and equipment, shop air equipment, vehicle diagnostic machines.
 
 
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: 
Visual acuity is required in order to read manuals, instructions, and data output from diagnostic machinery in order to inspect, monitor and check out vehicles for safety and reliability. The minimum amount of weight to be lifted is 70 lbs., although may be routinely required to lift heavier objects.
 
 
Environmental Conditions:
Most of the work is performed in an indoor shop setting; however, mechanics must also work outdoors when repairing disabled vehicles in all types of weather. Exposure to gasoline, diesel and paint fumes may be encountered.
 
Salary Range:
$60,320-- $70,000+
 

Personal Accountability:
1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
6. Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

2024-2025 SY: Transportation Specialist

JobID: 6644

Position Type:
  Transportation


Date Posted:
  2/2/2024


Location:
  Transportation Building


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Title: Specialist - Transportation Administrative	Work Unit: Transportation	Reports To: Transportation Director
Work Calendar: 12 Months	Pay Schedule: Department Support – 12 Month	Overtime Status: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours per week	Union Status: NEA	Licensure: N/A
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
 
General Function:
Performs and/or oversees a variety of associated administrative, fiscal, staff support, and planning activities; budget administration and control over equipment, facilities, and inventory management, specialized record keeping and database management, and/or specified information-gathering projects and tasks. Coordinates and facilitates activity trip meetings, program functions, and/or special events. Schedules and dispatches buses to pick up and drop off students by utilizing the knowledge of routes, drivers, school times, and schedules. Responsible for scheduling and tracking bus departures and breakdowns. Tracks absences and assigns standby drivers to open routes. Prepares daily paperwork for reporting times, driver hours, and customer issues. May troubleshoot driver performance issues.  Completes and tracks employee timecards for full time equivalent hours, supplemental pay, and activity trip pay.
 
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum:   Twenty-one years old. High School diploma or equivalent. Three years of secretarial/clerical experience in either a multiple departmental company or an organization with sufficient complexity that the position held included the above functions including bookkeeping, receptionist work, and data input.
 
Preferred:  One or more years of experience in dispatching and/or transportation operations. Class B New Mexico CDL with “P” and “S” endorsements. Two years post high school training (college, university, and business school) plus five years of related experience or equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Bilingual: English-Spanish.
 
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication and customer service skills. Perform multiple tasks during peak hours with a positive attitude. Ability to work as a contributing and positive member of a team. Good organizational skills with attention to details. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Ability to interact with leaders inside and outside of the Department. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Established database management skills. Ability to record and transcribe meeting minutes. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.  Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. Knowledge of general accounting principles. Records maintenance skills.  Receptionist skills. Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with phone calls both from inside and outside of the District. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Demonstrated word processing/data entry and adding machine skills. Ability to make good administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Organizing and coordinating skills. Dependent upon specific assignment, may be required to be familiar with related regulatory guidelines. Advanced computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and Google suites, bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll software. Ability to schedule and estimate trip costs. Ability to exercise good judgment to assign drivers for activity trips.  Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation and general writing skills. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently.
                          
Essential Job Functions:
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
 
1. Assists in a range of diverse administrative activities for the Transportation Director, Assistant Transportation Director and Transportation Specialist. Assists with other departments and external constituencies in the resolution of a variety of day-to-day matters concerning the Department.
2. Collects and processes all payroll data.
3. Establishes FTE hours and layover time calculations for route sheets, drivers, and assistants.
4. Assists administration with the execution of stated goals and objectives.
5. Schedules and coordinates meeting, events, interviews, appointments, and/or other similar activities for supervisors, which may include coordinating travel and lodging arrangements.
6. Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs basic information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting in accordance with pre-established procedures.
7. Sorts, screens, reviews, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; composes, prepares, or ensures timely responses to a variety of written inquiries.
8. Requisitions supplies, printing, maintenance, parts, and other services.
9. Maintains accountability of all purchase orders, and invoices. Generates and audits monthly activity trip expenditure report. Sends report to each school/department with invoices.
10. Conducts weekly meetings with activity drivers for trip selection and route drivers for remaining trips.
11. Researches information, compiles statistics, gathers and computes various data; prepares special and/or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries by selecting relevant data from a variety of sources. May provide analysis of data.
12. Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities for the department.
13. Assists other departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day and operational problems.
14. Assists with dispatching and answering phones. Ensures routes coverage for any open routes and employee call-ins as needed.
15. Performs basic information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting in accordance with pre-established procedures. Reviews transportation requests for correctness and file. Inputs requests into District’s data system. Coordinates extra trips with various personnel district staff, drivers, and all stakeholders.
16. May drive bus routes.
17. Other related duties as assigned.
 
Salary Range and Benefits:
$31,740 to $36,000+    Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to full and part-time employees that work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): 
Standard office equipment and software platforms such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Google Suite. May drive a school bus if licensed appropriately.

 
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: 
Regularly required to stand and move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicates verbally and electronically. Uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile. Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required.  
 
Environmental Conditions: 
The majority of work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Occasional work in and around buses and an automotive shop environment with equipment. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings.
 
Personal Accountability:
1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
6. Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

2024-2025 SY: Bus Assistant (multiple positions) at Transportation

JobID: 5365

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Assistant


Date Posted:
  4/21/2022


Location:
  Transportation Building


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GENERAL FUNCTION:
 
To assist the driver and the students.
 
 
BASIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 
(Basic minimum requirements are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the Institute.) 
No person under the age of 18 shall be hired as a school bus drivers assistant.  
  
Education and Experience:
 
Prefer High school diploma or GED.    This position will  require drug and alcohol testing as detailed in the DOT regulations.
 
Knowledge/Technical Skills/ Abilities (KSA’s):
 
Ability to read and write and understand basic verbal and written communication.  Demonstrated interest in children and education. Must know the federal, state, local school district and company rules, regulations, procedures and laws as they relate to passengers in a school bus. Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.  Must have the ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management control over groups of children.  Must be able to meet or exceed the state required physical examination.  Must be willing and able to submit to, and pass, substance abuse testing as prescribed by local board policy. Must have and maintain a satisfactory criminal background that reflects a professional and which meets all school district, state and federal requirements.  Must be able to communicate well with people including clear and understandable verbal skills.  Must have the writing and arithmetic skills to accurately complete the assigned forms and reports.    
 
Such additional health and age characteristics the Board may require. Must be able to operate lift equipment and secure devices on special needs equipment.  Must attend in-service training classes and safety meetings as required by the Transportation Department, Local Board and State or Federal Government. 
  
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
 
School bus related records.  New Mexico State Department of Education School Transportations Standards for providing transportation for eligible students #6.41.4NMAC.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment Including Job Hazards:
 
Climbing: Getting on and off bus to assist challenged riders.  Walk to the vehicle in parking lot, walk in aisles on board bus. Pushing: Closing door, pushing wheelchairs, opening emergency door.  Reaching: Opening and closing the door.  Repetitive Motions: Assisting students with seat belts, and with getting in and out of bus. Sitting: While in the vehicle, attending meetings.  Talking: talking with passengers, talking on the radio.  Seeing: keeping aware of general traffic conditions, monitoring passengers.   Hearing: Listening to traffic sounds, for emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitor the radio, detect mechanical problems.  Standing: Operating lift controls.  Stooping/Stretching: Picking up and securing young or challenged passengers, securing wheelchair.  Lifting: Handling challenged passengers into their seats, wheel chairs, tire chains and securing devices. 
 
Conditions include operating in inclement weather, heat and cold (buses are not air-conditioned), and exposure to possible injury due to traffic accidents.   On occasion psychological factors may include dealing with mentally challenged children and adults, dealing with life-threatening emergencies as well as coping with screaming children. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
  
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures.  Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization.  Current essential functions include the following:
 
1. Assists the bus driver in maintaining good student conduct on the bus.
2. Assists all students in getting on and off the bus, and with the seat belts.
3. Assures that students get on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

2024 - 2025 SY: Bus Driver FTE: 0.625 at Transportation

JobID: 7329

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  7/26/2024


Location:
  Transportation Building


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Title: Bus Driver	Work Unit: Transportation	Reports To: Assistant Director of Transportation
Work Calendar: 10 months	Pay Schedule: Bus Driver	Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Variable hours per week according to route	Union Status: NEA	Licensure: Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsements
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
 
General Function:
Transport students to and from school on established routes. Additional extracurricular trips, educational field trips, athletic events, and/or other related activities are possible. Typical trips are in mornings and afternoons. 
 
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum:   Must be twenty-one years of age. Must be able to obtain and maintain a license (with “P” and “S” endorsements) and adhere to requirements as outlined in NMAC 6.41.4. No applications will be accepted if applicants have two or more DWI/DUI’s as they will not be able to obtain a CDL in accordance with NMAC 6.41.4. 
 
Preferred:   High school diploma or equivalent. Commercial driving license. Bilingual: English-Spanish.
 
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, write, and understand basic verbal and written communication. Must have the ability to take care of student, parent, and school needs while following District procedures. Must have the ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management, and if needed, in accordance with a student’s IEP. Ability to maintain a cheerful and calm demeanor at all times. This position requires drug and alcohol testing as detailed in the DOT regulations.
 
Essential Job Functions:
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Operates a school bus on an assigned route by transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
2. Maintains, reads, and understands route sheets including time changes and notifies supervisor or dispatcher immediately of any changes.
3. Exercises student management through correct use of communication and discipline and reports discipline problems through Transportation and local school district procedures.
4. Properly cares for vehicles and component parts as prescribed by district to minimize wear and to extend useful life.
5. Operates the bus two-way radio correctly and according to district policy.
6. Inspects each vehicle before and after each trip using the correct procedure and completes a pre- and post-trip inspection form.
7. Operates the vehicle and stops to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
8. (Special Education Drivers) Operates adaptive transportation equipment to board and discharge passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
9. Keeps bus clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route as well as checks for lost items.
10. Fuels bus in accordance with transportation standards.
11. Controls emergency situations according to district procedures
12. Completes bus evacuation drill to district and state/federal standards.
13. Completes and turns in all required documentation to the Transportation Department in a timely and accurate manner.
14. Attends all required in-service trainings, as well as any other required meetings.
15. Complies with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the vehicle.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Salary Range and Benefits:
$26,600 to $33,000+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to full and part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): 
School bus and related records. Adaptive bus equipment for special education runs including, wheelchairs, tire chains, and securing devices.
 
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: 
Climbing: Getting on and off bus to assist challenged riders. Walk to and from the vehicle in parking lot, walk in aisles on bus, walk around bus for inspection. Pushing: Closing door, pushing wheelchairs, opening emergency door. Reaching: Opening and closing the door. Repetitive Motions: Turning the steering wheel, shifting the transmission. Sitting: Driving the vehicle, attending meetings. Talking: talking with passengers, talking on the radio. Seeing: keeping aware of general traffic conditions, stopped vehicles, traffic signals, viewing color of traffic lights, inspecting vehicle, monitoring passengers. Hearing: Listening to traffic sounds, for emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitor the radio, detect mechanical problems. Standing: Operating lift controls. Stooping/Stretching: Picking up and securing young or challenged passengers, securing wheelchair, inspecting under bus. Lifting: Handling challenged passengers into their seats, wheelchairs, tire chains and securing devices. On occasion may include dealing with mentally challenged children and adults, dealing with life-threatening emergencies, as well as coping with screaming children.
 
Environmental Conditions: 
Conditions include operating in inclement weather, un-air conditioned buses, and exposure to possible injury due to traffic accidents.
 
Personal Accountability:
1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
6. Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

2024 - 2025 SY: Bus Driver FTE: 0.625 at Transportation

JobID: 7344

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  8/6/2024


Location:
  Transportation Building


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Title: Bus Driver	Work Unit: Transportation	Reports To: Assistant Director of Transportation
Work Calendar: 10 months	Pay Schedule: Bus Driver	Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Variable hours per week according to route	Union Status: NEA	Licensure: Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsements
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
 
General Function:
Transport students to and from school on established routes. Additional extracurricular trips, educational field trips, athletic events, and/or other related activities are possible. Typical trips are in mornings and afternoons. 
 
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum:   Must be twenty-one years of age. Must be able to obtain and maintain a license (with “P” and “S” endorsements) and adhere to requirements as outlined in NMAC 6.41.4. No applications will be accepted if applicants have two or more DWI/DUI’s as they will not be able to obtain a CDL in accordance with NMAC 6.41.4. 
 
Preferred:   High school diploma or equivalent. Commercial driving license. Bilingual: English-Spanish.
 
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, write, and understand basic verbal and written communication. Must have the ability to take care of student, parent, and school needs while following District procedures. Must have the ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management, and if needed, in accordance with a student’s IEP. Ability to maintain a cheerful and calm demeanor at all times. This position requires drug and alcohol testing as detailed in the DOT regulations.
 
Essential Job Functions:
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Operates a school bus on an assigned route by transporting children to and from school, as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
2. Maintains, reads, and understands route sheets including time changes and notifies supervisor or dispatcher immediately of any changes.
3. Exercises student management through correct use of communication and discipline and reports discipline problems through Transportation and local school district procedures.
4. Properly cares for vehicles and component parts as prescribed by district to minimize wear and to extend useful life.
5. Operates the bus two-way radio correctly and according to district policy.
6. Inspects each vehicle before and after each trip using the correct procedure and completes a pre- and post-trip inspection form.
7. Operates the vehicle and stops to allow passengers to board and disembark using safe and responsible procedures.
8. (Special Education Drivers) Operates adaptive transportation equipment to board and discharge passengers using safe and responsible procedures.
9. Keeps bus clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each route as well as checks for lost items.
10. Fuels bus in accordance with transportation standards.
11. Controls emergency situations according to district procedures
12. Completes bus evacuation drill to district and state/federal standards.
13. Completes and turns in all required documentation to the Transportation Department in a timely and accurate manner.
14. Attends all required in-service trainings, as well as any other required meetings.
15. Complies with all contractual obligations as well as all local, state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the vehicle.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Salary Range and Benefits:
$26,600 to $33,000+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to full and part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): 
School bus and related records. Adaptive bus equipment for special education runs including, wheelchairs, tire chains, and securing devices.
 
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: 
Climbing: Getting on and off bus to assist challenged riders. Walk to and from the vehicle in parking lot, walk in aisles on bus, walk around bus for inspection. Pushing: Closing door, pushing wheelchairs, opening emergency door. Reaching: Opening and closing the door. Repetitive Motions: Turning the steering wheel, shifting the transmission. Sitting: Driving the vehicle, attending meetings. Talking: talking with passengers, talking on the radio. Seeing: keeping aware of general traffic conditions, stopped vehicles, traffic signals, viewing color of traffic lights, inspecting vehicle, monitoring passengers. Hearing: Listening to traffic sounds, for emergency vehicles, passenger inquiries, monitor the radio, detect mechanical problems. Standing: Operating lift controls. Stooping/Stretching: Picking up and securing young or challenged passengers, securing wheelchair, inspecting under bus. Lifting: Handling challenged passengers into their seats, wheelchairs, tire chains and securing devices. On occasion may include dealing with mentally challenged children and adults, dealing with life-threatening emergencies, as well as coping with screaming children.
 
Environmental Conditions: 
Conditions include operating in inclement weather, un-air conditioned buses, and exposure to possible injury due to traffic accidents.
 
Personal Accountability:
1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
6. Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025
Transportation

2024-2025 SY: Secretary/Dispatch at Transportation (2 positions)

JobID: 6635

Position Type:
  Transportation/Dispatcher


Date Posted:
  1/19/2024


Location:
  Transportation Building


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Title: Dispatcher/Secretary	Work Unit: Transportation	Reports To: Assistant Director of Transportation
Work Calendar: 12 Month	Pay Schedule: NEA Department Support 12 month	Overtime Status: Non Exempt
Hours: 8 hours per day	Union Status: NEA	Licensure: CDL (within one year of employment)
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
 
General Function:
Schedule and dispatch buses to pick up and drop off students by utilizing knowledge of routes, drivers, school times and schedules.  Will be responsible for tracking bus departures and breakdowns and scheduling accordingly.  Will track absences and assign standby drivers to open routes.  Will prepare daily paperwork for reporting times, driver hours, customer issues and may have to troubleshoot driver performance issues.  In addition performs a variety of office support and/or secretarial duties for the department.
 
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum:   High school diploma or equivalent.  Computer literacy and average typing/clerical skills.  Must be twenty-one years of age.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a license (with a “P” and “S” endorsements) and adhere to requirements as outlined in #6.41.4 NMAC.
Preferred:   1+ years experience dispatching and/or transportation operations.  New Mexico CDL. Bilingual: English-Spanish.
 
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Routine computer and office equipment including two-way radio.  Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.  The ability to perform multiple tasks during peak hours; a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.  Good organizational skills with attention to details.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
 
Essential Job Functions:
Performs all functions in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Current essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Schedules and dispatches drivers, according to student needs, driver absenteeism, or route openings using radios or telephones.
2. Tracks the departure and arrival of all buses for AM & PM route runs.
3. Works with the activity trip specialist scheduling drivers for student activity trips.
4. Answers telephones and two-way radio; records messages for bus drivers and other personnel.
5. Monitors personnel and/or bus locations and utilization to coordinate services and schedules.
6. Reroutes buses to assist in exceptional instances, to assist other buses running late or to replace buses that have broken down or that may have other problems.
7. Drives buses as needed to maintain transportation services.
8. Maintains and keeps current all Master employee files, qualifications, and Master route files, etc.
9. Performs a wide variety of clerical assignments, as needed.  Operates computer to enter data and other materials.  Accepts, screens and routes telephone calls.  Resolves routine administrative problems.
10. Assists Director and/or Assistant Director to ensure accurate payroll submission. 
11. Other duties as assigned.
 
Salary Range and Benefits:
$29,125 to $30,222+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to full and part-time employees that work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
 
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to): 
Standard office equipment and software platforms such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Google Suite. Telephone, fax, copier, computer, stamp machine, badge machine, calculator.
 
Physical/Cognitive Requirements: 
Regularly required to stand and move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicates verbally and electronically. Uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, and drive. May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile. Some evening or weekend work and travel may be required. 
 
Environmental Conditions: 
Environment may be hectic with constant ringing of telephones and frequent interruptions.
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
 
Personal Accountability:
1. Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
2. Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
3. Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
4. Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
5. Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
6. Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
7. Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.
 
 
 
Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.




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