Position Title:            Transportation Supervisor

Department:              Transportation

Reports to:                 Director of Transportation

FLSA Status:              Exempt

SUMMARY: 

Under limited supervision, plans and directs the Area Transportation Office by overseeing staff, scheduling, services and daily operations.  Ensures all drivers are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Drive a school bus or monitor a school bus when needed or necessary.  This position will supervise the RSM and Wagener area. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Organizes and implements a pupil transportation system within the policies of the Board of Education.
• Develops and maintains lists of children eligible for transportation.
• Approves bus stops in a safe location.
• Approves field trips, athletic trips for transportation.
• Maintains personnel records and confidential records.
• Reports payroll to the District Transportation Department.
• Keeps records for preparation of state and local reports such as inventories, pupils transported, route mileage, time records, special trip records, traffic accidents, and other required reports.
• Interprets transportation procedure and regulations to public and staff.
• Makes recommendations that may improve transportation services and efficiency such as rules and regulations for drivers and pupil conduct.
• Directs the development of bus routes on an annual basis, inspects routes and bus stops for appropriateness and safety as needed.
• Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries from district personnel and parents regarding student transportation, meets with parents to discuss student concerns and behavior problems.
• Investigates bus accidents and incidents and makes recommendations for appropriate response.
• Attends training, seminars and conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Maintain and oversee the bus cameras.
• Monitors driver’s behavior and driving procedures with video.
• Knowledge of Special Need Rules/Laws/Regulations.
• Knowledge of all State Department Rules/Laws/Regulations for school bus drivers.

• Drive a school bus or monitor a school bus when needed or necessary.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Transportation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School or GED.  Experience in general transportation operations plus specialized training/experience in office administration, bookkeeping and customer service.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a pleasant, professional, efficient manner.  Must be reliable, responsible and dependable and fulfill obligations.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must obtain and maintain a CDL and a School Bus Driver Certificate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages 100 subordinate bus driver and sub/aide drivers. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  

Personal Computer and spreadsheet skills.  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.  Some driving is necessary.  Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers.  Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people and meet multiple demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 

260 Days

Supervisor I Pay Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year.  Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.