Transportation Supervisor

* Current eligible list is not mandatory.  If not on the current eligible list, candidate will be initially appointed on a provisional basis pending a civil service exam to be held at a later date. To gain permanent status, the candidate must apply for the next exam and be successful according to the Rule of Three.*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Under the general supervision of the Business Administrator and the Superintendent of Schools the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the transportation facilities of the district.  Supervision is exercised over the work of the Bus Drivers, Automotive Mechanics and other Transportation Department personnel. Specific responsibilities include:

• Acting as a liaison with parents, students, teachers and school administrators;
• Receiving, reviewing and resolving any complaints regarding service;
• Overseeing and assisting in the enforcement of rules of behavior which apply to student riders and refers serious problems to a Principal;
• Establishing routes and time schedules to be followed by various drivers;
• Supervising service, maintenance and repair of all school district vehicles;
• Writing specifications for all new vehicles and equipment;
• May give road tests to and train new drivers;
• Assigning substitute bus drivers for all extra-curricular trips;
• Supervising loading and recommending stopping places for buses;
• Assisting in the preparation of state transportation reports and mapping of bus routes;
• Keeping a daily record of mileage and number of pupils carried;
• Preparing periodic reports which include cost of operating each bus on the basis of expenses for gasoline, oil, grease, anti-freeze, parts, labor wages, storage or rental, and other expenses;
• Approving all purchases of parts and materials for the transportation department;
• Arranging for all special trips including those for athletic teams;

• Maintaining time records of transportation employees for payroll purposes.
• May operate a school bus
• Other duties as assigned by the Business Administrator or Superintendent of Schools

SALARY:              Minimum $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience