Transportation Receptionist (AM)

Transportation Receptionist - AM

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) has a position available for a Transportation Receptionist - AM. This role is located at the Transportation Center and is scheduled to start on July 6, 2026. The work schedule is from 5:30 am to 2:30 pm, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch. The position is for the school year, which includes 205 working days. The FLSA classification is hourly, non-exempt, with a salary of $19.50 per hour ($31,980 annually). Additional compensation is provided for post-secondary education, approved industry certifications, and bilingual proficiency.

Benefits include paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance, and health, dental, and vision insurance offerings. Benefits are effective based on the hire date.

Job Expectations and Requirements

The receptionist will work under the supervision of the Director of Transportation and is responsible for:

• Fostering good communication and diplomatic resolutions as a first contact between the Transportation Department, callers, or anyone coming into the office.
• Assisting with radio calls as needed.
• Becoming cross-trained in other transportation areas including GPS and other software applications.
• Maintaining a file system for all bus seating charts.
• Ordering office supplies as needed for all office staff.
• Assisting in preparation of any general transportation related projects, i.e. mass mailing, copying, document research, etc.
• Assisting the Special Needs Coordinator in assigning Bus Assistants to routes when needed.
• Assisting Directors with school messages for late buses when needed.
• Communicating daily with schools & admin with route/student changes.
• Performing other duties as assigned by transportation leadership.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include post high school education, computer experience, and experience in student transportation functions. It is essential for candidates to possess excellent customer service and communication skills, displaying professional behavior to all staff members, district employees, parents, students, and the general public. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality, keeping all information within the Transportation office.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: 2 years office/business experience

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time: Seldom
• Ability to carry 25 pounds: Occasional
• Amount to lift 25 pounds: Occasional
• Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds: Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations: Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter: Very Frequent
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels: Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation: Very Frequent
• Ability to operate office equipment: Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions: Very Frequent
• Climbing: Seldom
• Overhead work: Seldom

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.