Assistant Supervisor, Transportation

Category:  Transportation
Job Function:  Supervisor/Manager
Department:  Transportation South

Summary

Coordinates and oversees training, remedial, safety, and instructional programs for school bus drivers including State and District required training and testing; Performs all aspects of accident investigation and reporting and safety support as required in daily transportation operations;  Assists supervisors with daily transportation operational activities involving schools, bus drivers, bus assistants, to include routing, in field observations, parent response, and response to public

Essential Duties

  • Coordinates and oversees classroom instructional programs for driver trainers and bus assistants to include State required curriculum, CDL written test materials, CDL pre-trip and basic skills requirements
  • Coordinates classroom, and hands on remedial training programs for veteran drivers
  • Performs all aspects of accident investigation, and reporting
  • Inspects and evaluates safety conditions involving bus stops, route design, school bus loading zones, road conditions, traffic control
  • Ensures updated Offender List information is provided on a monthly or as needed basis to Coordinator and Supervisors
  • Assists zone Supervisors in development, implementation and maintenance of Edulog student routing and management to include regular programs, special needs, summer programs, and all special programs
  • Assists with daily transportation operations activities involving schools, drivers, bus assistants, parents and public
  • Assists with supervision of various bus driver duties to ensure student safety, high efficiency, and a high level of service
  • Assists supervisors with in field assessments and monitoring of full time drivers, part time drivers, and bus assistants
  • Assists supervisors with communication involving learning communities, stakeholders, and staff
  • Functions as a bus driver as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
     

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Valid Class B Commercial Driver License with S, P and air brake endorsements required
Must possess or be able to attain Certified Instructor Trainer certification
Must be able to successfully pass State Bus Driver Annual Physical Exam

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in transportation required; experience in pupil transportation preferred 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to safe bus operation
  • Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Good decision making skills and problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

  • Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands

  • Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
  • Ability to routinely perform activities such as lifting, bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
  • May have to lift 50lbs or more if need arises to drive a bus
Posting ID:  31093

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