TITLE:  Transportation Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 3 years experience scheduling, routing and supervisory roles, preferably in a transportation setting.
2. Previous experience with base to vehicle radio communications.
3. Knowledge of Arizona and federal laws, mandates, rules and regulations as applied to pupil transportation.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with district employees, parents and students.
5. Knowledge of the operation of standard office machines.
6. Experience Word, Excel, Google Suite software and with any commonly used transportation software.
7. Must comply with all state and federal physical requirements.
8. Certified Arizona School Bus Driver and Trainer. (Preferred)

JOB GOAL:

Perform supervisory duties of the Transportation Department in a pleasant and efficient manner.  Model exemplary customer service skills when interacting with others and create a cohesive, productive environment.  Provide students and staff with safe efficient transportation that maximizes students’ access to the instructional day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Use standard office software to establish, revise and maintain bus routes (daily and special timing).
2. Schedule buses for special activities and arranges for drivers.
3. Must be able to organize and maintain a bus driving training program, including monitoring, in-service training, new bus driver and refreshers.
4. Maintain and manage operational status of buses as to meet all DPS requirements.
5. Coordinate student transportation with parents and other organizations.
6. Recommend hiring and evaluate bus drivers and bus aides with approval from the Director of Maintenance and Transportation.
7. Organize and coordinate safety programs with school administrators, transportation department and DPS.
8. Monitor radio, make decisions quickly, calmly and efficiently. Handle emergency situations with view to moral, legal and ethical outcome.
9. Function as a bus driver when necessary.
10. Able to use job related chemicals, such as but not limited to the following: transmission fluid, motor oil, brake fluid, window cleaners, gasoline, diesel fuel, power steering fluid, antifreeze and DEF.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Transportation.
12. Responsible for submission of state required transportation forms and reports. Tracks expenses and ridership as needed for reporting.
13. Oversee scheduling and billing of all field trips.
14. Oversee 3^rd party transportation vendors.
15. Oversee transportation fleet maintenance with the objective of maximizing uptime and fleet readiness.
16. Working with peers, makes recommendations regarding purchases and sales of transportation vehicles.
17. Coordinate the management of the Federal Controlled Substance Testing Program and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

LENGTH OF WORK/GRADE ON SALARY SCHEDULE: 

52 Weeks/Benefits (split shift hours if needed) Classified Exempt Salary Range E3 $65,286-$74,708(DOE)

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Maintenance & Transportation.

SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Supervised by the Director of Maintenance & Transportation.  Exercises supervision of bus drivers and attendants as well as the mechanic(s) and dispatchers.

Salary : $65,286 - $74,708