Bus Driver/Skywalk Snack Bar Assistant

Meridan Technology - Stillwater, OK

Stillwater, OK

Educational Services

About the position

Meridian has been named a Top Workplace in Oklahoma for the past 6 years. The designation is based solely on employee feedback. Meridian employees complete a survey from Energage, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. Employees evaluate the company's direction, execution of ideas, their personal connectedness to the organization, role satisfaction, supervision and employee benefits. The Top Workplace designation is based on survey outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and consistent transportation of students to and from the Meridian Technology Center (MTC) Main Campus located in Stillwater, OK.
• Pick up and drop off MTC students at a partner high school within the MTC district.
• Assigned to work in the Skywalk Snack Bar while students are in class at MTC.
• Observe all City, State, and Federal Laws relating to school buses.
• Meet established time schedules, follow established routes, and drive safely and legally.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure a safe operating condition of the bus.
• Inspect the bus daily for mechanical safety and report any deficiencies to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Keep the bus in a clean condition by sweeping and washing the bus inside and out.
• Know steps to take in an emergency and have a basic knowledge of CPR and first aid.
• Account for the behavior of all students on the bus.
• Assist students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from buses.
• Make all reports on time as requested and report observations, incidents, and/or accidents to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Serve and prepare food for customers in the Skywalk snack bar.
• Operate a cash register and ensure proper cash handling techniques are followed.
• Greet and serve students, staff, clients, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and work area at all times.
• Restock paper supplies, food items, soft drinks, condiments, etc.
• Attend any in-service training that is required by the Transportation Supervisor, Executive Director, or Superintendent/CEO.
• Promote MTC, its programs, and employees at every available opportunity.
• Uphold MTC's Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Must currently hold or be willing to obtain a valid Oklahoma commercial driver's license (CDL) with both (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsements.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Oklahoma School Bus Driving Certificate.
• Oklahoma School Bus Driver Health Certificate Annual Physical, or United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical every two years, required.
• Must have an excellent current and annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must submit to criminal history record check, and initial drug and alcohol tests.
• Must consent to random drug and alcohol testing as well as Clearinghouse queries as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the DOT.
• Excellent communications and customer service skills required.
• Knowledge of general cashiering practices and basic food service sanitation methods required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of proper food preparation and handling techniques preferred.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.