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.
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