Job Title: Supervisor I - Transportation

Department: Transportation

Pay Grade: P100

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director III - Transportation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for supervising student transportation services and activities; overseeing assigned personnel; providing information to others; and scheduling work assignments within established timeframes and standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assess incidents and/or complaints regarding services in order to resolve or recommend a resolution to the appropriate administrative personnel.

Conduct routing reviews of driver performance ensuring work quality, performance and production, and established standards and expectations.

Coordinate transportation scheduling with district personnel and students' guardians in order to implement and maintain services and/or programs.

Implement assigned activities and/or projects as assigned delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.

Maintain driver personnel records and other mandated information thus meeting regulatory requirements.

Monitor payroll and related financial activities using proper fiscal practices ensuring allocations are accurate and expenses are within budget limits.

Oversee schedules and performance of bus drivers prioritizing project deadlines and ensuring optimal utilization of personnel.

Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.

Perform duties of bus driver as required.

Prepare a variety of materials in order to document activities, provide written reference, and/or convey information.

Recommend policies, procedures, and/or actions providing direction for meeting Department's goals and objectives

Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

Class "B" CDL with passenger, air brake, and school bus endorsements.

Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training; practices of personnel administration; school safety and security practices.

Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training; practices of personnel administration;

School safety and security practices.

Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.

Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.

Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.

Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.

Ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.

Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to work as part of a team; and work with frequent interruptions.

Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback for continuous improvement.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.

The work is very heavy work that requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, hearing, manual dexterity, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.