Bowie ISD - Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor

Bowie ISD is currently accepting applications for a Transportation Supervisor. Full-Time Position Class B CDL Required
- Plus Benefits - with P & S Endorsement $35,555 - $54,625 Pay Range
- Set by Experience

Job Title:

Supervisor of Transportation

Exemption Status/Test:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Superintendent

Date Revised:
Dept./School:
Transportation

Primary

Purpose:

Supervise and manage district's transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations:

• Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
• Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
• Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
• Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
• Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
• Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner.
• Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.

Policy, Reports, and Laws:

• Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
• Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory:

• Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
• Approve and forward invoices for transportation to accounting department.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment.
• Recommend purchase of vehicles as necessary.

Student Management:

• Implement district's student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students.
• Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
• Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Personnel:

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.

Safety:

• Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
• Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
• Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
• Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
• Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other:

• Participate in development of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
• Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
• Operate bus as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of shop foreman, dispatcher, parts manager, bus drivers, bus monitors, and administrative assistant.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle; school bus

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting,…