Foreman - Field Trips

Coordinate daily operations of personnel and equipment involved in transporting students and staff on field trips, including Suburbans, and vehicle/charter rentals.

• High school diploma
• Valid Class A or B CDL w/ P&S endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days
• Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT Physical

• Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, software, and file maintenance
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient use of radio communication
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Handle phone calls and complaints professionally
• Coordinate with school campus personnel
• Experience in bus field trips scheduling & billing software

• Assign drivers and attendants on all special trips.
• Work with all district departments and campuses in transportation assignments for students and staff
• Work with dispatch and supervisors to verify what employees are (not) eligible for trips
• Communicate to all drivers on avoiding toll roads and make changes as needed
• Coordinate arrangements with staff/sponsors for field trips
• Collect field trip sheets, verify accuracy, and correct where needed
• Able to compute time and distance for billing of special trips
• Coordinate charter trips and vehicle rentals with district approved companies
• Maintain schedule of district Suburbans and arrange for rentals as needed
• Maintain district approved driver list and coordinate training as needed
• Work with Transportation Management and school administrators in reference to video tape reviews from the bus(s), and maintain a chain of custody for the tapes
• Verify credentials of all transportation employees before assigning vehicles to them
• Assist with in-service meetings for all coaches, teachers, secretaries, bus drivers and attendants
• Coordinate with the Safety Department to develop a safety program for drivers and attendants
• Maintain rapport with public and handle problems or concerns in prompt and courteous manner
• Assist in Transportation Dispatch as needed
• Must be available for after-hours (and weekends) calls
• Drive or attend on a school bus as needed
• All other duties as assigned by the Director or their designee

• Prepare scheduled field trip reports, goals, and benchmark information
• Notify bus drivers and campuses of any changes regarding the field trip(s)
• Foster positive morale by participating in the decision-making process
• Be supportive of and implement department directives and requests in developing plans to meet future transportation needs
• Coordinate with all Transportation Departments to verify validity of credentials and time sheets

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals
• Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
• Motion: Moderate walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds, unless expected to drive/attend on school bus)
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather)
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions: maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions