POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs responsible communications and clerical work in the receipt and transmission of message between the Transportation Office base station and buses equipped with radio units. An employee in this class is responsible for communicating with bus drivers, garage personnel, supervisors and Transportation Office staff via the radio base station, and performing clerical work for an office in the department. The work is performed under general supervision.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Receives, records and transmits telephone and radio messages circulating between the Transportation Office base station, school buses and Central Garage; maintains a log of such messages and tests emergency communication systems daily;
Records transmitted messages and refers them to the appropriate departmental staff so that emergencies may be responded to expeditiously;
Performs clerical duties including filing, typing, answering telephones, updating route sheets, disseminating incoming mail, etc.; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of operating the less complex types of radio transmitting and receiving equipment;
Ability to type at the established rate of speed;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees;
Ability to transmit oral messages clearly and accurately via radio and telephone; and
Good interpersonal skills using tack, patience and courtesy.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate with some previous clerical experience, preferably including some experience in the assigned functional area; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.