D26​/Cluster Lead Driver; Transportation

Position: D26/27 CLUSTER LEAD DRIVER (TRANSPORTATION)
Job Description

Human Resources announces an opening for 1.0 Cluster Lead Driver; 12-months, Grade E-08 position located at the
Transportation Services Office. Cluster Lead Driver supervises all Bus Drivers, Bus Attendants and other personnel
regularly assigned to the cluster, as well as temporarily assigned on-road personnel, to ensure that all routes and runs of
the cluster are made safely, timely, effectively and efficiently. RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (May not include all duties performed):
Recommends hiring of, and other personnel
actions concerning, the Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants assigned to the cluster; trains, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of
employee(s), and performs related supervisory functions;
Uses pertinent modules of planning/scheduling software (currently edulog)
to ensure complete coverage of cluster by appropriate vehicles and proper vehicle staffing. Ensures cluster operations at the bus lot
adhere to pre-trip and post-trip procedures of all types - operator level checks and services, 'bus-keeping', etc. Maintains radio
contact with assigned Bus Drivers, Dispatch and schools served; updates drivers on 'environmental conditions' (such as weather,
traffic, etc.), special requirements, etc.; provides written and/or oral instructions to temporarily assigned personnel; provides special
instructions; and performs related communication-information functions, all as deemed necessary or as required by established
procedures. Prepares or collects and maintains or forwards associated documentation, such as attendance sheets and training logs.
Keeps abreast of driving and training records of personnel assigned to the cluster. Observes Bus Driver and Bus Attendant
performance in the field, aboard bus and from fix ground locations. Conducts ride-along check-ups. Notes compliance with safety
and vehicle operation requirements/standards, the rules of the road, driving habits, defensive driving techniques, special equipment
operation, student service orientation, Bus Driver-Bus Attendant teamwork, etc. Identifies group and individual training needs and
coordinates response with Driver Training. Conducts behind-the-wheel training of Bus Drivers and in-bus training of Bus Attendants
as opportunities or individual needs arise - demonstrates proper techniques, critiques driver/attendant performance in terms of
knowledge/skills exhibited, etc. Stays abreast of developments directly affecting APS school bus transportation operations of the
cluster, including but not limited to driver/attendant licensing or training requirements; basic vehicle/fleet data; basic road network
data; and standards and issues emanating from APS principals at the schools served; and other sources and issues (such as
complaints). Notes impact and takes appropriate action. Responds to traffic accidents and serious incidents (known or alleged
misbehavior by subordinates, passengers, parents, etc.); assesses situation; coordinates on-scene and by radio; takes immediate
action, as appropriate to procedures and the situation; and reports (to Transportation Services). Collects or forwards traffic accident
report forms and bus incident report forms, and maintains associated records. Drives a school bus to transport students, as needed,
during driver shortages, to maintain own skills, in emergencies, etc. May operate a sedan or pick-up truck to get to field locations to
board a bus, observe a bus in operation from the road, a bus stop or other fixed location, etc. Uses a computer, radio and
telecommunications devices for various operational functions - planning, scheduling, communicating, (light) word processing,
researching (Internet), etc. Uses authorized modules of route planning and scheduling software (currently edulog) to obtain
information about routes/runs, enter and access performance data, etc.; software usage is mostly in the forms of straightforward
look-ups and data entry. May act as, or for, the Transportation Operations Manager, as assigned. Performs related duties, as
assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of, and skill in, supervising people and resources in the effective
provision of student transport (bus routes and runs) in support of instructional operations, cluster-wide; or ability to rapidly acquire
such knowledge/skill. This includes knowledge of/skill in supervision at the first-level of supervision to supervise subordinates.
Knowledge of school bus transportation needs of students (including students with special transport needs) and bus transportation
operations (such as routing, dispatching, operator level checks and services, safe bus operation and student safety) to supervise
day-to-day K-12 student transport operations of the cluster of assignment. Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of,
baseline aspects of key Federal and State regulations, Arlington School Board policies, and APS PIPs, initiatives, guidelines and
standards applying to K-12 student transport as…