Transportation Safety Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

1. Develops, plans, coordinates, and conducts classroom and/or on-the-road training, retraining, and in-service training for drivers, driver assistants, van driver assistants, van drivers, staff, and mechanics
2. Evaluates driver/trainers and other instructors (e.g., first aid, C.P.R., student safety program) in conducting their duties to include: driver evaluations, evacuation, drills, training courses, first aid and C.P.R. classes, student safety programs, street safety surveys, bus stop and route surveys, and route monitoring. Supervises drivers and other transportation employees in safety aspects and in regular operating duties.
3. Supervises, coordinates, and conducts office procedures and maintenance of staff training records, licensing/permits programs (districtwide) and accident review committee, worker compensation reports, student injury, M.V.R. reports (districtwide), and red-light violations to meet with local, state, and federal guidelines.
4. Supervises department of transportation and commercial driver’s license compliance (districtwide).
5. Develops, plans, and coordinates employee safety award programs—compiles/edits newsletter.
6. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.
7. Represents department at a variety of in-district, public and private sector meetings, conferences and seminars.
8. Develops, plans, coordinates and conducts state and federal license examinations, both written and practical, employee evaluations, evacuation drills, student safety programs, street safety surveys, bus stop and route surveys, and route monitoring. District liaison for Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance of drug/alcohol testing.
9. Assists in developing, coordinating, and implementing emergency procedures; including school closures, accident reporting, investigation and documentation, and personnel injuries.
10. Evaluates and resolves problems with employees, students, parents, schools, and community, and provides on-site correction of such problems.
11. Coordinate all levels of student management for transportation. Maintain student misconduct reports in the student information system and file copies. Ensure safety of bus stops and loading zones.
12. Evaluates the need for crossing guards using street safety surveys. Oversees hiring and employment management of all crossing guards. Evaluates crossing guards’ performance.
13.  Maintains all driver qualification files, training files and all other database systems as required by state law and district policy.
14. Responds to accidents and occupational injuries, conducts comprehensive investigations, photographs events and completes accident and injury report(s) as required.
15. Coordinate training for Emergency Drivers and Defensive Driving for white-fleet drivers.
16. Construct and maintain a school bus road-e-o course and serve as participant and/or trainer for annual competitions.
17. Occasionally drives school buses and other District vehicles in the performance of assigned tasks.
18. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Education/Certification:

1. Minimum of High School Diploma required
2. Acquire and/or maintain Specialist level certification or greater through Texas Association for Pupil

Transportation (TAPT Trainer preferred)

1. Must pass DOT physicals and alcohol/drug tests
2. Acceptable driving record in accordance with DPS standards
3. Acceptable criminal history record
4. Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate or a valid Enrollment Certificate Completion (within six months) of TEEX Train the Trainer class
5. Class B CDL P(Passenger) S(School Bus) Endorsement Mandatory
6. Special Knowledge/Skills:
7. Good computer skills
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
10. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively
11. Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior
12. Ability to safely operate a school bus
13. Effective telephone and communications skills
14. Working knowledge of office equipment, such as copiers, scanners, fax, and computers
15. Knowledge of multi-line phone system
16. Proficient map reading skills
17. Ability to maintain good relationship with Grapevine-Colleyville ISD staff (supervisors, fellow employees, coaches, principals, etc.) and ensure positive interactions with all patrons and public Flexible and open to changes
18. Detail oriented
19. Maintain an orderly work environment
20. Conduct accident retraining
21. Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands

       1.  Lifting (could be heavy)

       2.  Reaching

       3.  Sitting continuously

       4.  Ability see and hear

       5.  Depth perception

       6.  Ability to climb in vehicle

Equipment used

School bus or van, wheelchair lift, locks, seatbelts, harnesses, car seats, special adaptive equipment, safety flares/reflective signs, fire extinguisher, seat belts, car seats, broom, two-way radio, computer

Work Environment

   Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control. Sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions; pushing, pulling, moderate lifting. Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes. Ability to lift or drag 25-40 pounds in an emergency.