Job Description:
Under general direction of the Director of Facilities Operations and Safety Services, plans, manages, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the transportation services of the District; assures compliance with time schedules, and applicable laws, code rules and regulations; supervises, evaluates and trains assigned staff; assures proper maintenance, repair and use of buses, vans and other district vehicles; performs other related work as directed.
Typical Duties:
- Responsible for leading the transportation department in all aspects including, but not limited to, the culture and climate of the department, as well as, setting, monitoring and achieving performance goals
- Plans, organizes, schedules and directs the District’s transportation program including regular home-to-school, special education home-to school, field trips, extra-curricular, and other vehicle usage needs
- Analyses and develops bus routes to minimize costs while meeting student transportation requirements
- Collaborates with school administrators, district staff, law enforcement, parents and program coordinators to meet diverse needs and resolve student transportation matters
- Communicates with principals, other district personnel and departments to provide technical assistance, coordinates activities and resolves issues, concerns or questions regarding transportation
- Responsible for managing all required inspections and reporting functions including, but not limited to, CHP motor carrier inspections, government fleet smog check program
- Assigns work, overtime, field trips, athletic events, and special events to drivers in accordance with established guidelines; coordinates time off for staff and arranges for substitutes as necessary
- Develops, implements and supervises short and long range preventative maintenance programs; repairs and services of district buses, vehicles and shop equipment
- Provides orientation and conducts a variety of training sessions for bus drivers including, but not limited to, behind-the-wheel, recertification, after accident, proper work procedures, district policies, and safety training
- Trains and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; coordinates with human resources to interview and select employees; investigates and effectively resolves employee conduct problems; and makes recommendation for employee discipline and termination
- Analyzes, modifies and modernizes work methods and procedures to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Directs, advises, oversees outside bus contractors regarding student transportation, state requirements compliance for driver licensing, vehicle certification, and contractual obligations
- Responds to accidents or incidents involving district vehicles and participates in investigations
- Continuously surveys the transportation program for safety, service and costs; makes recommendations for improvements, needed vehicles, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the requisition and assures proper receipt of ordered materials and equipment
- Consults with school personnel, law enforcement personnel, parents and the public on matters related to vehicle safety, student safety, and discipline
- Coordinates with California Highway Patrol (CHP) and State Department of Education to complete and submit needed documentation regarding driver qualifications
- Responds to and investigates complaints regarding district vehicles and student transportation; and implements a plan of action to efficiently resolve issues
- Responds to bus or vehicle breakdowns and emergencies, including after hours
- Prepares and maintains a variety of department records and reports
- Anticipates and prevents operational problems detrimental to the operation of the District.
- Monitors and evaluates the quality of work and service performed by district and contract personnel related to transportation
- Evaluates regulations and develops operation procedures, standards and programs to ensure safety compliance of Transportation inspection and operations; administers an ongoing safety program.
- Collaborates with and supports administration in the achievement of department, program and district goals
- Drives a school bus over assigned routes in emergency situations or in absence of regular drivers
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development, keeping current with transportation and vehicle code, new research findings and improved techniques; and for attending appropriate professional meetings • Performs related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent
- 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in a student transportation operation including experience driving a school bus
- Supervisorial Experience Preferred • California School Bus Driver Trainer certification
- Valid California Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement • Valid California Special Driver Certificate with “S” School Bus Endorsement
- Valid Medical Card
- Valid First Aid certification
- Criminal justice fingerprint clearance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $68,432.00 - $86,964.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Ripon, CA 95366: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person