Transportation Supervisor

TITLE: Lead Transportation

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Twelve (12) Months

SALARY CLASSIFICATIONS: Classified Salary

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide supervisory services in transportation to ensure the safe and efficient operation of school district vehicles; to enhance the physical environment of students through individualized focus on safety and understanding, to train employees in the proper use of district vehicles; to react and make decisions in emergency situations, always considering the health, safe and welfare of student and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

SUPERVISORY:

1. Plans and schedules all bus routes;
2. Ensures enforcement of bus rules;
3. Ensures that all buses are maintained in a clean and safe condition
4. Arranges for substitute bus drivers;
5. Reports all accidents and other unusual events to the Supervisor;
6. Orders supplies, materials and fuel necessary to operate in an efficient and cost effective manner;
7. Schedules preventive maintenance of district vehicles on a periodic basis;
8. Trains drivers regarding bus rules, safety and driving regulations on a periodic basis;
9. Directs on the job training to ensure that drivers meet their scheduled times on assigned bus routes;
10. Ensures a net and safe work environment;
11. Assists principals in establishing bus rules;
12. Prepares reports as required;
13. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
TECHNICAL:
1. Plans and directs the activities of mechanics;
2. Assists mechanic when necessary;
3. Serves as a substitute bus driver;
4. Maintains bus driver certification;
5. Maintains vehicle repair and maintenance records;
6. Maintains tools, parts and equipment inventory;
7. Participates in various trainings sessions to upgrade skills;
8. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
9. Enforces all bus regulations set forth by the district and state.

CERTIFICATION:

Valid Arizona School Bus Driver’s Certification, Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

MODERATE RISK OCCUPATIONAL CONDITION:

Works with some hazardous materials, when driving, may have poor road conditions.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Ability to pass annual physical;
2. Ability to pass drug test;
3. Successful completion of first aid training;
4. Successful completion of road test;
Transportation Supervisor
5. Operation of office equipment, spreadsheet applications;
6. Must be able to communicate in the Navajo and English language.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Rules and regulations governing school bus operation and maintenance, supervision and training techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Post high school coursework or training appropriate to the position.
EXPERIENCE: More than three years, with at least one year supervisory experience.
SUPERVISION: Directs activities or more than three employees.
RESPONSIBILTY: Responsible for valuable equipment, confidential records.
LICENSE: Valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License;
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to assist students with restricted mobility, must be able to communicate over radio.

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service
• With Diné Culture as the Foundation, we honor Tradition and Inspire change
• Adherence to policies and procedures.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
TIME MANAGEMENT: Must reduce to writing and plan as much as one year in advance.
STRESS MANAGEMENT: Extremely stressful job with may time deadlines.
PUBLIC CONTACT: Interact primarily with other employees.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in district board policy.
SUPERVISOR: Superintendent
SUPERVISION: Bus drivers, mechanics, parts clerk, transportation secretary