What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor, Routing and Logistics position at La Porte Independent School District?
Position: Transportation Supervisor, Routing and Logistics
Location: Support Services Center
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist with the daily routing and logistics operations of the La Porte ISD Transportation Department. Ensures all students within district boundaries are routed both effectively and efficiently. This includes home to school routes, after school tutorials, special programs, and summer school.
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED, required; Bachelor’s degree, preferred
- Commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (required)
- TAPT Specialist Certification, preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Applications and applicable transportation software
- Organizational, communication, team, multi-tasking, documentation, conflict resolution skills, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within deadlines and handle interruptions
Experience:
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Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a school bus driver (required)
- Three (3) years’ experience as a transportation supervisor (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Build and maintain bus routes each school year.
- Coordinate the route selection process and make recommendations to the Director regarding appropriate route placement of employees.
- Correspond with Safety Supervisor regarding safety concerns along route paths or bus stops.
- Make recommendations to the Director concerning personnel assignment, reassignment, and dismissal as it relates to student safety and behavioral matters.
- Maintain district boundary maps, new subdivision maps, and street directories.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Assist the Director with TEA State Reporting.
- Supervise a pool of transportation staff as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality as it relates to students and employees.
Support the District and Transportation Department through strong work ethic and punctual attendance.
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Radio communication equipment, computer and peripherals. Ability to drive all types of school buses.
Posture: Sitting for extended periods, repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate a keyboard and other office equipment as necessary, as is
Motion: Frequent sitting, walking bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying of 50 pounds or greater
Environment: Work outside and inside with minimal exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, ability to egress from bus and supervise student evacuation from bus in a timely manner during emergency situations, occasional prolonged and irregular hours and occasional out of district travel.
Other Information:
Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current Principal or supervisor. You will also need to attach a letter of interest, resume, and licenses.
The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.
Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at www.lpisd.org
Pay Grade: Manual Trades, Pay Grade 6, 250 Days
Min: $21.41/hr
Mid: $25.80/hr
Salary : $21 - $30