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Transportation Specialist/Supervisor

Moore County Schools, Carthage, NC, United States


Reports to:

Director for Transportation

Supervises:

Bus Drivers/Monitors (approximately 70)

Term of Employment:

12 months

Salary:

Transportation Supervisor - 67

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Qualifications:
Graduation from high school; Associate degree preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheets
Knowledge of school transportation, equipment, applicable practices and regulations
Must possess a current North Carolina commercial driver's license with proper endorsements to drive a school/activity bus, and pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing
Must have strong administrative, technical and communication skills
Essential Job Functions:

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of assigned bus drivers
Supervises the planning of all school bus transportation to/from school, to ensure that each route is safe and efficient
Matches school bus student capacity needs to actual bus capacities
Evaluates the training and recruiting efforts to ensure proper safety training is provided for school bus drivers and safe riding and exiting the bus training is provided to students
Ensures the implementation of school bus transportation laws, state administrative codes, LEA policies and procedures
Collects necessary data, including student count, driver hours, driver mileages and route directions to assist TIMS Manager in compiling reports
Works closely and assists TIMS Manager in creating safe/efficient bus stops, runs and routes to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and policies
Maintains personnel records on bus drivers and monitors
Collects and prepares time sheets for payment while ensuring that reported time is correct according to state and local accounting procedures
Investigates complaints and makes recommendations regarding resolutions
Assists in the investigation of accidents involving school buses
Conducts pre-employment interviews
Assists in Professional Development for drivers and monitors
Drives school buses when no other drivers are available
Coordinates and operates "Buster the School Bus" as a training instrument at schools and other events
Inspects chartered buses prior to scheduled field trips
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch
work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.
use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
use a variety of measuring devices
assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm's length
operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
observe general surroundings and activities
hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may be require specialized personal protective equipment
understand and follow oral and written instructions