What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver Supervisor position at The Arc - Jefferson & St. Lawrence?
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – 40 hours: 5:00 am – 1:30 pm; hours flexible to meet transportation needs.
Qualifications – Five years of experience with transportation operations. High School Diploma and three years of supervisory experience overseeing personnel in a management capacity.
Relevant Certifications – CDL license with appropriate endorsement, driver training certifications, and 19-A Bus Driver Examiner Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.
Summary/Objective - Responsible for the supervision of all bus drivers with emphasis on safety, training and compliance with all governing and licensing bodies, to include, but not limited to 19-A. Knowledge of all laws and safety regulations as it pertains to bus drivers, passenger safety, and vehicles. Responsible for the training of all designated personnel.
Essential Functions –
1. Responsible for training, leading, supervising, and motivating the driving team.
2. Update and maintain schedule for the driving team for 5310 and 5311 transportation.
3. Maintain all time and attendance records for bus drivers/garage personnel.
4. Conduct operator assessments with behind the wheel training and reviews of daily work schedule to ensure operators have enough time for recovery between assignments and ensure proper route coverage with minimal overtime impact.
5. Develop safety programs based on applicable regulations and ensure compliance from drivers.
6. Schedule all training and testing for bus drivers, following regulations and maintain all documentation as required by the agency and governing bodies to include, St. Lawrence County, DMW, DOT, FTA, etc.
7. Complete all 90-day and annual evaluations on bus drivers/garage personnel.
8. Manage and maintain files and update software programs for reporting and tracking purposes.
9. Research and analyze schedules, including route deviations recorded on daily tracking logs, using in person and mobile data collection to assist with route recommendations.
10. Ensure driving certification of all personnel who drive agency vehicles, as well as review all abstracts on an annual basis.
11. Assist the in procurement, ordering and management of documentation as needed and available working in coordination with the Purchasing and Accounting Departments.
12. Perform or ensure that daily safety inspections are conducted to minimize and address any possible safety hazards, and to ensure all equipment is being utilized safely and properly.
13. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required trainings, which may include travel.
Competencies –
Travel - Travel for trainings and on occasion, to Jefferson County.
Work Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and a variety of forms of technology.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.
Qualifications – Five years of experience with transportation operations. High School Diploma and three years of supervisory experience overseeing personnel in a management capacity.
Relevant Certifications – CDL license with appropriate endorsement, driver training certifications, and 19-A Bus Driver Examiner Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.
Summary/Objective - Responsible for the supervision of all bus drivers with emphasis on safety, training and compliance with all governing and licensing bodies, to include, but not limited to 19-A. Knowledge of all laws and safety regulations as it pertains to bus drivers, passenger safety, and vehicles. Responsible for the training of all designated personnel.
Essential Functions –
1. Responsible for training, leading, supervising, and motivating the driving team.
2. Update and maintain schedule for the driving team for 5310 and 5311 transportation.
3. Maintain all time and attendance records for bus drivers/garage personnel.
4. Conduct operator assessments with behind the wheel training and reviews of daily work schedule to ensure operators have enough time for recovery between assignments and ensure proper route coverage with minimal overtime impact.
5. Develop safety programs based on applicable regulations and ensure compliance from drivers.
6. Schedule all training and testing for bus drivers, following regulations and maintain all documentation as required by the agency and governing bodies to include, St. Lawrence County, DMW, DOT, FTA, etc.
7. Complete all 90-day and annual evaluations on bus drivers/garage personnel.
8. Manage and maintain files and update software programs for reporting and tracking purposes.
9. Research and analyze schedules, including route deviations recorded on daily tracking logs, using in person and mobile data collection to assist with route recommendations.
10. Ensure driving certification of all personnel who drive agency vehicles, as well as review all abstracts on an annual basis.
11. Assist the in procurement, ordering and management of documentation as needed and available working in coordination with the Purchasing and Accounting Departments.
12. Perform or ensure that daily safety inspections are conducted to minimize and address any possible safety hazards, and to ensure all equipment is being utilized safely and properly.
13. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required trainings, which may include travel.
Competencies –
- Ethical Conduct.
- Excellent Communication and Computer Skills.
- Ability to Implement Regulations and Meet Policy Requirements.
- Time Management.
- Project Management and Organization Skills.
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
Travel - Travel for trainings and on occasion, to Jefferson County.
Work Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and a variety of forms of technology.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.