Transportation Operations Supervisor

This is a full-time position that operates on the 12-month work schedule. Supervise and direct the daily activities of regular route drivers, special needs route drivers, aides, substitutes, driver specialists, trainers, operations office staff and the fleet maintenance shop staff.

Supervise each of the main functions of the Transportation Department including, but not limited to: Route Planning; Route and Trip Dispatch; Route Driving; Driver Training and Safety; District Vehicle Accident Investigation; Timekeeping and Accounting; and, the District Fleet Maintenance program. The Transportation Manager shall determine and assign the specific areas of responsibility.

The Transportation Supervisor provides back-up to other supervisors as needed and may, at times, be designated as Department Administrator in Charge (AIC). Essential Functions: Supervise the regular route planning which uses computerized routing interfaced with a global positioning system (GPS) to achieve safe, efficient, and cost effective transportation for all eligible 4J students. Supervises the route planning employees.

Review route change requests and implements changes as appropriate, considering demographic information, school board policy, safety, and state and federal regulations. Supervise the Special Needs Route Planning which uses computerized routing interfaced with a GPS module to achieve safe, effective transportation for all eligible students with the goals of: 1) Providing responsive service that is compliant with all federal and state laws and rules. 2) Following the individual student's education plan; and, 3) Using the District's resources in the most efficient manner. Insures the maintenance of records for the transportation of students with special needs for compliance with the District needs and legal requirements.

Supervise the Special Needs Route Planning employees. Supervise the dispatch function and staff assigned throughout the 12+ hour day for: adequate staffing of drivers; needs of schools and individual programs, and adjusting staffing throughout the day to meet identified needs; planning, staffing and dispatching over 2000 activity trips annually; as well as providing constant radio and phone support to over 75 bus drivers and substitute bus drivers, 100 schools and program sites, and the parents of approximately 5500 students throughout the day. Supervise the daily work activities of all regular route drivers and Special Needs Route drivers insuring safe operation of buses and timely transportation of students.

Manages the School Bus Student Behavior Program, working with school administrators to manage inappropriate behavior on the bus and to insure a safe environment on the bus. Supervise the trip billings to schools, resultant journal entries, tracking and electronic reporting of all work time for over 90 variable hour employees, and the reporting of all leave used for over 100 employees. Supervise and manage the District's School Bus Driver Training Program and Activity Vehicle Driver Program insuring the District's compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements, as well as providing the District with an adequate number of well-trained bus drivers qualified to substitute on routes and drive in-town field and activity trips.

Supervise and direct the daily activities of training staff who, in addition to performing their training duties, act as leads to the school bus drivers. Perform training duties. Manage the bus driver selection process, including all testing and records checks, by working with the other supervisor and key staff to select and hire the best qualified applicants.

Ensure training of all employees supervised by this position. Motivate each employee to perform well and do what is best for the children and the District. Evaluate employee performance, manage performance and disciplinary actions, and recommend termination of department employees when warranted.

Investigate and resolve routine and non-routine complaints about transportation services and employee conduct. Implement departmental safety improvement programs for both employees and students. The Transportation Supervisor is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends to respond to bus emergencies, facility emergencies and hazardous weather conditions.

Works with staff throughout the workday to problem-solve staffing shortages and reassignment of staff. During periods of inclement weather, during early morning hours, assist in determining whether or not buses can safely operate and makes recommendations for appropriate actions and/or adjustments regarding school closures, schedules, and bus routing. Maintain cooperative and positive working relationships with the public, administrators, staff, contractors, consultants, and public agencies.