School Bus Operations Coordinator

Classified - Position - Central Office - Building Coordinator / Security

Job Number 2300272904

Start Date

Open Date 07/10/2023

Closing Date

Job Description

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the transportation program in a school district. The work involves supervising the daily operations of the drivers and school buses for the school district.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Select drivers to be interviewed and recommended for employment
• Ensure drivers and substitutes bus drivers are trained, certified, and available to meet requirements
• Supervises school bus drivers
• Assists with developing bus routes and schedules
• Assists with the planning of training programs for drivers; administers the driver training program, maintains driver qualifications, and training records
• Assists with the planning of safety programs for students and drivers, administers the student and driver safety program, and maintains safety records
• Ensures drivers perform required daily bus inspections and cleanups, and that buses are washed
• Ensures drivers maintain proper order on their buses and drivers us communication devices properly
• Ensures drivers report bus mechanical problems to the shop staff in the appropriate manner
• Ensures drivers keep accurate daily and monthly bus usage records
• Helps to resolve complaints from principals, parents, student drivers, and others.
• Gather data and prepare reports for the State Department of Education
• Helps to reroute buses when planned schedules cannot be met
• Assists with the inspection of routes before buses depart the terminal during bad weather
• Knowledge of computer programs to maintain files, training records, driver qualifications, safety records, and other records
• Ensures bus evacuation drills are conducted properly and maintain documentation of drills completed
• Drives school buses when driver shortages occur
• Assists with establishing operating procedures for drivers to follow
• Coordinates attendance of drivers at initial and annual State of Alabama driver training sessions
• Investigates driving records of driver applicants. Reports any traffic or arrest history or new occurrences
• Ensures school bus accidents are properly investigated, reported, and documented
• Coordinates student discipline with bus drivers and campus personnel
• Ability to fill in for the Transportation Director when he/she is absent for conferences, vacations, etc.
• Review video footage from school buses when needed or requested
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Valid Alabama Driver's License with willingness to obtain a CDL (Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with "P" and "S" endorsements), and Alabama School Bus Driver Certification within 6 months
• Minimum of 2 years successful experience as a supervisor in school transportation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Experience with Transfinder products preferred
• Ability to relate and communicate with people in an effective and courteous manner
• Experience and/or training in performing administrative and management functions, preferably in the area of school transportation
• Knowledge of Birmingham/Jefferson County geography, and names and locations of schools and streets preferred. The ability to relate knowledge to routing of buses required
• Must meet and maintain standards required by city vehicle insurance policy
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction
• Ability to develop and follow detailed procedures, and ensure accuracy in documentation of data
• Analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and perform data analysis
• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
  
  

Duty Days 240

Reports To Director of Transportation

Salary Range: From/To Classified Salary Schedule 14-4 ($62,316 - $80,951)

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