Jurisdiction: Cortland City Schools

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Adopted: 3/24/81

Revised: 4/5/00

SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a supervisory position involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the transportation program in a school district. The work involves the dispatching of drivers and school buses for the district and ensuring that all school district buses are staffed with drivers following established routes and prepared time schedules. The incumbent is also responsible for planning, directing, and participating in the maintenance and repair of school automotive equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over the work of Bus Drivers, Automotive Mechanics, and Garage Attendants. A School Transportation Supervisor does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Confers with the Assistant Superintendent to develop bus routes and implements changes

as necessary;

Dispatches drivers and buses on assigned daily routes;

Supervises bus drivers to assure compliance with school district policies relating to

safety, courtesy, and reporting procedures;

Conducts periodic training and safety classes to reaffirm safe driving practices and

resolve potential problems;

Trains new drivers and gives road tests;

Assigns substitute bus drivers for extra-curricular trips;

Resolves complaints regarding bus routing and scheduling, designation of bus stops,

transportation personnel and student bus discipline;

Prepares bus driver performance evaluation reports;

Makes recommendations regarding the hiring and firing of transportation personnel;

Assists in the preparation of the annual transportation budget;

Schedules maintenance and repair activities for school district vehicles;

Inspects vehicles, equipment and bus garage building to insure that safety standards

are maintained;

Purchases spare parts and supplies for motor equipment repair and maintenance;

Prepares written specifications for major vehicle and equipment purchases;

Prepares periodic reports regarding fuel consumption, bus utilization, mileage,

equipment and supply inventory, maintenance and repair activities and

employee payrolls;

Supervises building maintenance and repair activities in the bus garage;

Assists in garage with mechanics as needed;

Operates a school bus in the event of an emergency or shortage of bus drivers;

May operate two-way radio equipment to provide bus drivers with information

regarding road conditions, school closings and route variation.

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of transportation methods as applied to the safe and efficient operation of school vehicles; thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and terminology of the automotive repair trade; good knowledge of the geography of the school district; good knowledge of safety procedures, traffic laws and regulations; good knowledge of the New York State Motor Vehicle Law and applicable regulations of the Public Service Commission as related to school bus operation; skill in the performance of automotive repair and maintenance; skill in the safe and efficient operation of motor equipment; ability to organize and conduct training and safety courses for school bus drivers; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to prepare and maintain written reports; ability to get along well with others; sound judgment; dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent as a skilled automotive mechanic.

NOTE: Study in a technical school, community college, or post high school certificate program in automotive mechanics or technology may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for an Examiner’s Certificate (19A) issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of the certificate is required at the time of appointment. Eligibility for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of the license is required at the time of appointment. School Bus Driver Instructor Certification strongly desired but not required at time of appointment.