Assistant Transportation Director

Assistant Transportation Director                                                                                            Class Code: 7933

                                                                                                                                      Days: 201-221 as needed

BASIC FUNCTION:

Conduct on-the-road and classroom phases of bus driver training courses; plan, implement and instruct safety programs for District bus drivers; to assure State laws, regulations and local board policies are met.

Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist in developing and implementing safety procedures and plans. Perform emergency bus evacuation drills as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations. 
• Drive a school bus/buses of varying sizes and complexity over designated routes in accordance with specified time schedules as assigned and in accordance with regulations and laws related to pupil transportation in the State following specified schedules; transport students to and from school, special events and field trips. 
• Drive regular bus routes as needed.
• Observe applicable local, State and federal policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinate special trips for the district.
• Attend annual update training, workshops, safety and preventive emergency meetings to remain current concerning driving regulations and laws. Conduct safety meetings. 
• Conduct driver-training instruction in accordance with the curriculum developed by the Division of Pupil Transportation. Conduct school bus driver certificate renewal training programs. Conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures and training programs periodically, as specifically required. 
• Conduct the annual eight-hour update as required by Kentucky Administration Regulations.
• Evaluate driving performance of bus drivers who are experiencing traffic safety  problems.
• Train and assist new drivers concerning student behavior management problems and situations.
• Coordinate communication between field drivers; monitor office and mechanical staff.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of bus driver records, including driver’s license and certificate expiration, medical expiration and training hours required for the renewal of bus driver certificate; operate computer terminal; prepare transportation reports. 
• Assist the Director of Transportation, as needed, in all duties required; dispatch drivers; provide work direction to Bus Drivers; set up routes for special education students, perform the duties of the supervisor in the supervisor's absence.
• Receive documents, investigate and make recommendations on complaints from parents, school personnel and driver and monitors. 
• Perform all tasks associated with the training and licensing of new drivers.
• Perform/follow all duties listed in the Bus Driver Job Description.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• State bus driver training requirements
• Safe driving practices.
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle code and Kentucky Administration Regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting students. 
• First aid practices.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Train and interact positively and effectively with others.
• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students. 
• Maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition. Maintain routine records.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Assist in loading and unloading handicapped children as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle. 5 years experience as a bus driver and experience as a Bus Driver Trainer required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license, including passenger endorsement; School Bus Certificate; must pass driving record and background check, pass initial drug screening and random drug and alcohol test after employment, and meet physical requirements.

Salary : $19 - $25