Lead Bus Driver Job Riverside area,California USA,Transportation

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation or his/her designee, plan, schedule, and coordinate daily adjustments to bus routes and the District’s pupil transportation program; assign bus drivers to designated routes, special events, and field trips; dispatch drivers and equipment; provide clerical support; transport students to and from school, special events, and on field trips; and perform a variety of other job-related duties as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE

DUTIES:

Perform all duties of the Bus Driver Classification when directed; assure safety of passengers and maintain proper discipline of passengers.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily adjustments to bus routes and schedules in accordance with established guidelines; review routes and schedules and recommend changes as needed.

Assign drivers to designated routes, special events, and field trips requiring bus or truck services; coordinate the assignment of substitute drivers.

Maintain daily records of mileage, student count, driving time and non-driving time; prepare monthly reports.

Complete schedules for pick-up and delivery times of regular routes and field trips.

Dispatch bus drivers and buses on routes and field trips; dispatch emergency vehicles, drivers, and mechanics as needed.

Operate and monitor two-way radio base station to communicate with drivers.

Communicate with drivers, parents, school administrators, and department employees regarding bus schedules or related matters.

Maintain a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; prepare required reports.

Assist in adherence of District and State Transportation policies, rules and regulations; maintain current knowledge of legislation related to transportation of students.

Record data and generate reports relating to routes, schedules, and other transportation functions.

Attend in-service training and other meetings as directed.

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the department.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to pupil transportation.

Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.

Operation of a computer, standard office equipment and two-way radio.

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Record-keeping techniques.

Health and safety regulations.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Oral and written communication skills.

Bus routes, traffic laws, and driving conditions within the district boundaries.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, coordinate, schedule and make daily adjustments to District bus routes and schedules.

Drive a school bus safely, effectively and efficiently.

Maintain a variety of logs, records, and files.

Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

Operate a variety of office equipment including a two-way radio and a computer and applicable software.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Plan and organize work.

Understand and resolve issues, complaints, or problems.

Meet deadlines and observe time lines.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Maintain confidentiality.

Read a variety of materials.

Work effectively within a team, coordinating with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners to complete tasks, achieve goals, and resolve issues in a collaborative and efficient manner.

Demonstrate a commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision, and priority goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:
High School…