Supervisor - Transportation

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the department in providing safe and dependable transportation to the students of Tomball ISD, by overseeing and providing support of daily operations, school bus safety, and student management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licenses/Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Certified TAPT Pupil Transportation Supervisor

Possess and maintain a Texas CDL-B or A with P & S endorsement with acceptable driving record as measured by the School Bus Driver’s Record Evaluation criteria.

Reasonable Suspicion certification or obtain within six (6) months of hire

Special Knowledge/Skills

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications and applicable transportation software

Excellent organizational, communication, team, and interpersonal skills

Possess qualities of leadership necessary to supervise and schedule employees under their direction

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage budget, maintain required documentation, and handle conflict resolution

Serves as a liaison in maintaining good rapport with students, parents, campuses, and community

Ensures student transportation routes and schedules comply with district policy

Experience

Three (3) years of progressive experience in the field of Student Transportation

Three (3) years supervision of at least 50 employees

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist in overseeing and providing support for daily performance of drivers and attendants
2. Supervise and assist drivers/attendants in the understanding of department policies and procedures
3. Supervise and assist drivers/attendants in setting up and maintaining paperwork responsibilities
4. Review and approve driver/attendant time entry for accuracy and completeness for payroll
5. Must establish, monitor, and maintain regular and reliable attendance records
6. Maintain absentee records on drivers/attendants in accordance with district policy
7. Communicates job performance expectations to the drivers and attendants Transportation Supervisor 8. Assist in conducting job evaluations on drivers/attendants
8. Recommend future training options and improvement plans for the department to Director, Assistant Director, and other staff
9. Develop and maintain Transportation Center parking charts and school loading zone bus lineups
10. Develop and foster positive staff morale within the Transportation Department
11. Conducts surveys as directed by appropriate personnel
12. Perform disaster duty as needed (hurricanes, storms, earthquakes, etc.)
13. Assists Director and Assistant Director at all accident scenes involving students and/or district vehicles
14. Perform as a substitute driver/attendant as needed
15. Communicate to the general public the goals and objectives of the Transportation Department
16. Acts on behalf of the Director and Assistant Director in his/her absence
17. Handle all student discipline grades PK-12 on home-to-school and activity trip buses. Communicating with appropriate school staff

EQUIPMENT USAGE:

Computers, copiers, telephones, fax machines, 2-ways radios, cell phones, gym mats (for evacuation practice), school buses (regular and special education), fuel pumps, and minor shop equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

 Maintain emotional control; maintain effective communication with staff and supervisors; use reasoning skills to solve problems; complete work within time schedules and meet deadlines.

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; ability to operate and ride on motor vehicles used by the district.