Frontline Applicant Tracking - Belfast Central School District

Openings as of 3/31/2025
Support Staff

Supervisor of Transportation/ Mechanic

JobID: 260

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Transportation Supervisor/ Mechanic


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Belfast Central School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  04/18/2025


  Minimum Qualifications:    
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's Degree and two years of full-time paid work experience or its part-time equivalent in one or more components of a transportation system, e.g. operations, scheduling, dispatching, automotive repair or maintenance, driving a bus on assigned routes, etc., which included or was supplemented by two years of supervisory experience; OR
 
B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time paid work experience or its part-time equivalent in one or more components of a transportation system, e.g. operations, scheduling, dispatching, automotive repair or maintenance, driving a bus on assigned routes, etc., which included or was supplemented by two years of supervisory experience; OR
 
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
 
Type of License or Certificate Required:
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License with “P” endorsement, as well as, an “S” endorsement for the operation of school buses issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.  Pursuant to the regulations of the State Education Department, a School Bus Driver must be at least 21 years of age.
 
Reports to: Superintendent
 
Work Schedule: 12-month position
 
Essential Job Functions-Distinguishing Features of the Class:
The work involves responsibility for the transportation department, which includes supervising bus drivers and substitute drivers, equipment maintenance, creating and monitoring bus routes.
 
The work involves responsibility for working as an automotive mechanic in the overhaul and repair of a wide variety of automotive equipment. An incumbent independently changes and repairs tires and performs routine preventive maintenance servicing. Duties are performed according to established procedures.
 
Performance Responsibilities-Typical Work Activities:
1. Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities.
2. Prepares bus routes and updates bus schedules for Belfast Central School.
3. Recruits, trains, and supervises all transportation personnel, and makes recommendations on their employment.
4. Recommends purchase in accordance with budgetary limitations.
5. Cooperates with Superintendent and others responsible for planning special school trips.
6. Reports all discipline problems occurring on school buses to the principal.
7. Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests.
8. Conforms with all state laws and regulations regarding school transportation.
9. Advises Superintendent on road hazards for decision on school closing during inclement weather.
10. Maintains transportation personnel records in accordance with the requirements of the law.
11. Examines transportation personnel, in accordance with the requirements of the law, in regard to driving ability.
12. Completes all State Education Department and DOT forms pertaining to the transportation program and files with the District office.
13. Completes automotive repairs as needed, including but not limited to:
 
1. Dismounts tires on automotive equipment, repairs flats, and mounts tires after repair;
2. Changes oil, filter, and lubricates vehicle;
3. Dismantles machinery and equipment preparatory to major repairs;
4. Independently executes repairs;
5. May test drive vehicles to insure proper performance after repair;
6. Records service performed on vehicle and maintains basic records associated with the work;
7. Cleans shop and maintains tools and equipment;
8. May operate motor vehicles to deliver or pick up supplies and equipment;
 
14. Drives a school bus when necessary
 
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:
• Ability to lead a department
• Working knowledge of standard automotive repair methods, tools of the trade, and safety practices;
• Ability to do routine servicing of automotive equipment;
• Ability to record services performed on vehicles;
• ability to follow oral and written directions;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round;
• Physical condition sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.





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