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Transportation - Lead Bus Driver

Employer
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Location
Fredericksburg, VA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Details

Position Type:
Transportation/Fleet Services/Lead Driver

Date Posted:
1/12/2022

Location:
Transportation

Job Summary:
Must hold current bus driver and trainer certificates and be able to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with transportation staff, district personnel, school officials, the general public and parents.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Receive and respond to public information requests, complaints and/or inquires; resolve or direct to appropriate party.
  • Conduct route audits; maintain records as required.
  • Supervise outlying bus satellite lots, this includes responding to the lots on nights and weekends when directed as necessary.
  • Advise proper authorities concerning student behavior/management problems.
  • Assist in annual driver evaluations.
  • Maintain records relative to job function, for reports or to meet legal requirements; maintain confidentiality.
  • Perform administrative support activities (collect time sheets, file documentation, assist drivers with required paperwork, collect and correct transportation reports, assist in updating route schedules)
  • Check stops for safety and efficiency; make recommendations for changes; supply pertinent supporting documentation.
  • Respond to incident or crash scenes; assist supervisor with investigations; provide information to law enforcement; document by taking pictures and/or through written commentary.
  • Serve on the inclement weather team and check road conditions when necessary to help determine road safety.
  • Liaise with schools and/or drivers to maintain safe bus line ups.
  • View video from bus surveillance equipment for inappropriate behavior; retain, as necessary, for further review by school administration.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Virginia Vehicle Code, Administrative Code and Education Code sections applicable to a school bus transportation operation
  • Current bus driver training regulations and guidelines
  • Principles of effective routing and dispatching
  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to staff, parents, students, bus drivers, school administration and others as necessary. Make logical, safe and rapid adjustments to service to meet demandsOperate computer, two-way radio, telephone and other common office equipmentFollow oral and written directives
  • Learn and retain bus route information, including school and populations served.
  • Train school bus drivers in all facets of required/recommended training skills
  • Provide leadership and effective supervision
  • Act as a liaison between administrative staff at assigned schools, bus drivers, parents and transportation staff
  • Work with surveillance equipment, program units; change drives or other equipment as needed.
  • Work well as part of a team and with diverse groups.
    Experience: (number of years required)
    • Have 5 years experience driving a school bus. (must obtain within a year)

    Apply To: Click on the link above to apply. All applicants, including those currently employed with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, will need to complete an online application.

    Salary: This is a 10 months position. Starting salary $26,901 with benefits.

    Company

    Spotsylvania County Public Schools is a diverse, suburban/rural county located between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. We are home to
    17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 high schools, a Career & Technical Center, an Educational & Cultural Center, and a Commonwealth Governor’s School. Our community offers a wide array of top quality educational, cultural, and entertainment options for residents and visitors.
    Whether you prefer the city, the mountains, or the beach…all are easily accessible within a short drive.

    Spotsylvania County Public Schools offers a robust compensation package that includes high-quality health
    insurance options, a superior retirement plan, and life and disability insurance programs. Our Total Compensation
    Package is one of the many reasons Spotsylvania County is the right place for you to teach, learn, and live.
    Your future is bright with "Spotsy"!

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    5408342500
    Location
    8020 River Stone Drive
    Fredericksburg
    Virginia
    22407
    US

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