JOB
POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCEUnder the direction of the Manager of Transportation Services, provide classroom and behind the wheel training; ensure compliance of school bus regulations and safety procedures; evaluate bus drivers’ knowledge and skills; maintain required documentation for audit in compliance with State Certification; analyze routes for efficiency; operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers; schedule, assign and dispatch bus drivers.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Perform a variety of dispatching and clerical duties in support of student transportation functions; coordinate flow of communications between personnel to ensure proper and timely transportation of students; dispatch drivers according to student transportation needs.Utilize a telephone and two-way radio to receive routing and transportation requests and information; provide assistance to bus drivers with directions and routing, scheduling and equipment issues and information related to students.Assist in developing bus routes and assigning, scheduling and dispatching drivers; ensure students are transported safely and efficiently; analyze routes for efficiency; recommend and implement changes as needed. Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training; present, reinforce and develop bus driver skills including California State Department of Education Core Units.Evaluate performance of bus drivers and applicants; ensure that basic skill levels are met and are in compliance with state certification requirements.Inform bus drivers and applicants including rules, regulations, laws, procedures; provide information for follow-up action and proper procedures.Maintain manual and electronic documents, files and records such as driver’s licenses, physicals, CPR/First Aid; ensure compliance with all state, federal and administrative requirements.Monitor and operate District radio communications; report safety hazards; advise drivers in handling emergency situations.Open and close the dispatch office each operation day; provide dispatch functions for the transportation department during regular operating hours.Prepare and process documents and materials; communicate information to bus drivers, other district personnel, and state officials.Process documents and materials such as student conduct report, citations, referrals and incident reports; disseminate information to appropriate parties.Review school bell times, traffic patterns and bus stop locations; ensure and improve the operation and efficiency of the transportation department.Schedule training and testing of bus drivers; ensure compliance with all mandated requirements and regulations; drive a vehicle to conduct work; drive a vehicle to conduct work. OTHER DUTIES: Attend safety meetings and training relating to State and District requirements.Drive school bus vehicles when needed for ensuring adequate driver coverage.Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. All sections of the application must be completed.2. Incomplete applications will be screened out.3. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.4. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.5. ALL correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.6. Must provide three (3) professional references.