Transportation Supervisor

Position Type:

Support Staff/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

10/11/2024

Location:

District office

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JOB TITLE: Working Transportation Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION: Confidential

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

FSLA: Exempt

POSITION: Mechanic/Supervisor

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: List of duties expected of the individual on a day-to-day or regular basis.

• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the Transportation Department including select, train, motivate and evaluate Transportation Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures bus route planning, bus driver training and vehicle maintenance.

• Supervises the acquisition, installation and maintenance of all transportation and maintenance equipment, identify resource needs

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for pupil transportation services; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures.

• Supervises, monitors and guides employee time and activities.

• Performs activities of workers supervised.

• Evaluates job performance of transportation personnel.

• Coordinate transportation services with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations (i.e., Department of Motor Vehicles, OSHA, Fire Department, etc.)

• Performs all record keeping pertaining to the District's transportation function including District and state required reports. Prepares and submits all insurance reports, accident reports and claims regarding school vehicles.

• Ensures consistent successful vehicle audits, fleet reports, inspections, etc.

• Participate in the development and administration of the pupil transportation services program budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary

• Develops, monitors, and utilizes budgets in areas of responsibility including bus maintenance, fuel, staffing.

• Establishes and manages an effective transportation prevention maintenance program

• Assists District Office in preparing cost/benefit analysis on maintenance of buses to determine whether to bid out or to perform in house

• Works closely with bus drivers and parents in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses and bus trips

• Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests

• Addresses complaints and initiates corrective action designed to improve services.

• Advises the superintendent or his designee, concerning road conditions for decisions on school closing during inclement weather

• Reviews all daily pre-trips mechanical, interior, and exterior bus inspection forms and arranges for needed maintenance and repair of all school buses and other vehicles to assure safe operating conditions. Acts on any reports of mechanical irregularities, unusual handling or operating characteristics observed by bus drivers

• On a weekly basis inspects buses for cleanliness, safety and appearance, and takes required actions in order to meet prescribed standards

• Reviews trips and dispatch logs for conformation with schedules

• Prepares and issues new/revised schedules to bus drivers in a timely manner

• Dispatches replacement vehicles when required.

• Manages disposal and acquisition of vehicles to ensure effective, quality, fiscally responsible transport services.

• Organizes emergency exit drills at least twice during the school year for all pupils who ride school buses

• Serve on the District Safety Committee and the Discipline and Attendance Committee.

• Participate in Special Education IEP meetings as appropriate under the direction of the Director of Special Services.

• Records warranties and communicates with manufacture representatives regarding vehicle parts and equipment warranties

• Responsible for the safe handling of hazardous materials

• Investigate accidents and incidents involving District vehicles; negotiate and resolve sensitive issues and complaints concerning pupil transportation

• Maintains effective interpersonal skills.

• Consistently demonstrates effective problem solving skills.

• Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, e.g. grease/oil spills, excess supplies, etc.

• Ensure that work areas are clean and equipment, tools, etc., are properly stored before leaving work area at the end of the work day.

• Remove unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.

• Disassemble unit and inspect parts for wear on gasoline and diesel engines.

• Repair or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

• Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.

• Rewire ignition system, lights and instruments panel.

• Reline and adjust brakes, align front end, repair or replace shock absorbers, and solder leaks in radiators.

• Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.

• Replace and adjust headlights, and install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

• Assist in the recruiting, selecting competent personnel.

• Create/align Bus Driver Handbook to meet the needs and expectations of MCSD, NDE Bus Driver Training Manual & NRS

• Makes all job-related decisions based on the needs of the students and district based as identified in policy and by supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of

• Extensive knowledge of repair and overhaul practices and techniques for buses, trucks, cars and other heavy duty equipment

• Preventive maintenance on vehicle/heavy duty equipment

• Transportation laws and regulations

• Safe driving practices

• Standards and requirements set forth in the Nevada School Bus Standards and Operation Procedure Manual (NSBSOPM) including specific standards for a bus chassis, body, buses specially equipped for the transportation of students with special needs; used school buses and school bus operators

• Effective training, management and organizational practices.

• Have an extensive knowledge of the principles of diesel engines, gasoline engines, generators, vehicle electrical apparatus, power and aid functions, hydraulic mechanisms and braking systems.

Ability to

• Use good judgment in applying established guidelines to solve work problems

• Supervise and direct and evaluate personnel and work well with people

• Effectively evaluate all applicants to assure compliance with all license, physical, training and driving record requirements for school bus operators stipulated in the NSBSOPM

• Direct in service and driver evaluation programs

• Direct and organize and execution of emergency exit drills

• Maintain close communication with school authorities regarding routes, schedule and pupil conduct

• Review bus reports and other inspection reports

• Diagnose and test for malfunctions in motor vehicles with complex computerized systems

• Obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License with S and P endorsements

• Obtain and maintain a Nevada Department of Education Certified School Bus Driver Trainers certificate

• Interpret manuals and schematics

• Perform strenuous physical work

• Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Safely move and relocate heavy objects

• Work in confined spaces

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Extensive experience with diesel engines, gasoline engines, generators, vehicle electrical apparatus, power aid functions, hydraulic mechanisms, and braking systems.

• One year Supervisory experience

• Possess a CDL.

• Successfully pass a required state physical.

• Pass State of Nevada annual bus drivers examination with a score of 75% or better.

• Successfully complete a twenty-hour training course required by Nevada State Department of Motor Vehicles and State Board of Education.

Preferred: Certification in Diesel mechanical, automotive repair, automotive body work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods. Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time. Repetitive fine motor activities, feeling, hearing, climbing and balancing. Vision: frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change and color vision. Exert force of 50-100lbs frequently, 25-50 lbs occasionally and 10-25 lbs constantly. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull/carry.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed under the following conditions:

Environmental conditions: varies from a climate controlled office setting to work out doors with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to load and occasional to frequent time periods. Frequent exposure to fumes of vehicles and solvents.

JOB RISK FACTORS: Furniture, playground/office equipment, exposure to hazardous chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, and power/hand operated equipment and machinery.

BloodBorne Pathogens: An encounter with blood or other bodily fluids may occur in this line of work, you will be expected to know and follow the safety steps in the safety training provided. Preventative inoculations are encouraged; employees covered under MCSD health insurance, this cost would be covered as a preventative measure. For those not covered by MCSD insurance, Mineral County Public Health Nurse offers many of these inoculations for a minimal fee.