621C - Transportation AND SCHEDULING SUPERVISOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Associates Degree preferred.
  2. Minimum 5 years experience in routing and scheduling of bus transportation procedures.
  3. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively to others both verbally and in written form.
  5. Current Commercial Driver's License and bus driver certification.
  6. Negative mandatory OTEA test.
  7. Physically fit to pass annual physical and operate school bus.
  8. Certified "Train the Trainer" Certificate.
  9. Proven knowledge of functioning components utilized in Pupil Transportation operations.
  10. Computer Literate.

 

REPORTS TO:        Director of Transportation

 

JOB GOALS:

1. To conduct / oversee the training program for all transportation drivers, monitors and related staff.

2. Maintain qualified driving/monitor staff to adequately meet student transportation needs.

3.Assist Director in day to day operations and accomplishing department goals

4.Evaluates performance of 5 Team Leader positions and oversees evaluations for all bus drivers and monitors.

5.Assist Director in the day to day operations of the routing responsibilities of the transportation department.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Non-contractual (At-will); Pay-grade 1 :Estimated 226 days; estimated 8 hours daily

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 1. Displays initiative that will lead toward accomplishments of department and district goals.
2. Displays and initiates support programs and actions that reflect a positive caring climate for the department.
3. Supervises Team Leaders in collecting and submitting all route reports, rider records, etc., are turned in and properly filed in compliance with District and State requirements.
4. Maintains appropriate safety standards for staff
5. Oversees recruitment of adequate driving, monitoring staff
6. Maintains required training records and student records
7. Communicates needs assessments to Director of Transportation
8. Instructs and supervises all training for driving, monitoring staff
9. Coordinates monthly safety meeting and annual orientation for staff.
10. Conducts the annual driver re-certification for Region VII bus drivers.
11. Implements necessary routing changes for regular and special needs routes.
12. Perform accident investigation and record follow up.
13. Monitor and evaluate employee performance
14. Assists Director in decision making for route exceptions and employee performance issues.
15. Demonstrates and communicates a clear-cut sense of direction and expectations for staff performance
16. Conducts recruitment, new staff orientation;
17. Assist the Director relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
18. Ensures departmental compliance with district policies, and other laws and regulations
19. Assists in scheduling drivers and buses for extra-circular trips
20. Acts as a substitute bus driver when required
21. Rides and monitors bus routes and recommends alterations for improved efficiencies.
22. Participates in workshops, conferences, training sessions and other job related development activities
23. Disseminates relevant information to subordinates.
24. Accepts, complies with, and oversees professional standards and ethics of drivers and monitors.
25. Solicits, and encourages community support
26. Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs.
27. Utilizes community information sources with sound judgment
28. Projects a positive image to the community.
29. Complies with directions and instructions from Director and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and assigned.
30. Maintains positive and cooperative working relationship with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates team work in daily activities.
31. Is prompt, timely, and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately and efficiently.
32. Meets attendance standards, complies with notification procedures for absences.
33. Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.
34. Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
35. Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
 

EQUIPMENT USED:   
Uses computer, printer, fax, calculator, and copier as well as MS Office Suite, Publisher, and other software tools as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 Mental  Demands:  Reading; ability to perform basic arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress. 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:  Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions; prolonged use of computer; moderate standing, walking, stooping and lifting. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. 10/10 sr