Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors school bus activities within a designated area
• Observes vehicle operations; completes spot checks of buses for proper safety equipment and cleanliness; checks vehicle and operators’ credentials
• Identifies bus routes where problems may appear and contacts routing personnel for necessary corrections
• Observe situations affecting traffic conditions such as traffic direction changes, construction work, parking situations, emergencies, etc.
• Advises transportation office personnel at respective operating locations of traffic conditions Assists bus operators in the event of vehicle breakdown, student misbehavior, or equipment malfunctions on the street
• Confers with school administrators, staff, and garage personnel
• Advises the Director of Pupil Transportation or designated representative on matters relating to the overall performance of the school bus fleet
• Investigate accidents and complaints from parents, school district administrators, and the general public in regard to transportation services
• Acts as a troubleshooter to expedite service and maximize safety for assigned school buses
• Assists with timely and correct entry of bus operator and bus monitor time cards
• Assists with assigning bus operators and bus monitors to bus routes
• Provides support to the Transportation Supervisor in monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the disciplinary program as specified in the Transportation Policy and Procedures Manual
• Primary Point of contact after office hours, evenings and weekends..
• Responsible for securing both bus compounds once all buses have arrived.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalency required
• Possession of a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver's License with S and P endorsements, or ability to obtain such a license within 90 days of employment required
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the safety and efficient operation of a school bus fleet Considerable knowledge of the State motor vehicle code as it applies to school buses and of safety precautions and measures appropriate for the loading, conveyance, and unloading of school bus passengers
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual/proficiency in Spanish preferred

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval