Transportation Supervisor

Job Title

Transportation Department Leader

Provide leadership for the Transportation Department and ensure that the students are transported efficiently and safely to and from school. Operate a school bus on an assigned bus route.

Specific Duties:

• Recognize and focus on implementation of best transportation practices
• Perform supervisory functions related to assigned personnel including, but not limited to, applicant screening and hiring processes, staff assignment supervision, staff training, staff evaluation, labor relations, and related supervisory duties
• Direct the district's vehicle maintenance and transportation operations in order to implement safe, efficient, and effective support service to the education program facilities
• Demonstrate skills at budgeting and financial matters, including budget proposals and documentation, as well as staffing allocations and related project planning activities
• Implement safety programs for reduction of accidents. Respond to emergency situations involving transportation operations
• Promote a collaborative working environment
• Manage bus route system
• Check roads in winter for snow and ice conditions. Check with superintendent for school closure or early release
• Responsible for transportation OSPI reporting (i.e. STARS)
• Attend Regional and/or State transportation meetings
• Drive a district bus route
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of specific transportation leadership training courses or programs (such as those offered through the Washington Association of Pupil Transportation)
• Certified Washington State driver trainer
• Possesses strong communication skills and ability to effectively process conflict situations
• Demonstrates a high level of organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Washington State Driver's License;
  Class B, CDL with appropriate endorsements
• Possess a valid Washington State School Bus Driver's Certificate
• First aid qualified (eight-hour Red Cross or equivalent)
• Successfully meeting all requirements of chapter 180-20 (drug, disclosure, fingerprinting)
• Excellent driving record
• Five-year complete school bus driver abstract
• Physically able to drive and perform all duties related to school bus driving
• Possesses a strong work ethic, is reliable, and dependable
• Knowledge of state regulations
• Basic knowledge of bus maintenance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Term Life AD&D, monthly accrued sick leave; 5 personal days per school year, holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program

Quilcene School District

294715 U.S. 101 Quilcene, Washington, 98376

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