Bus Drill Coordinator

Transdev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Short/Long Term Disability and Life

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

401(K) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Career Advancement

Job summary

Transdev Services, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Bus Drill Coordinator to ensure MA state compliance for school bus evacuation drills. You will develop a curriculum, schedule drills with Boston Public Schools, and report weekly on compliance, while coordinating with BPS DOT and school staff.

The role requires MA CDL B with P/S endorsements, MA School Bus Cert, MA School Bus Instructor Cert, and a current DOT medical card, with at least two years of student transportation operations experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold valid MA CDL Class B with P and S endorsements.
• MA School Bus Certificate and MA School Bus Instructor Certificate required.
• DOT medical card must be current.
• Excellent motor vehicle record maintained.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains curriculum and materials for school bus evacuation drills.
• Coordinates with Safety and Training, BPS DOT, and school staff to schedule drills.
• Conducts drills at each school per MA law and educates stakeholders.
• Completes weekly progress reports toward annual goals.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs duties of a School Bus Safety Trainer as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cust service excellence

Regulatory communication

Leadership / motivational

Time management

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

e-Learning

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Massachusetts School Bus Certificate

Massachusetts School Bus Instructor Certificate

Massachusetts CDL Class B with P and S endorsements

DOT medical card

College degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

WebRisk

LYTX

DriveCam

e-Learning

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hiring Immediately - Bus Drill Coordinator

Transdev Services, Inc. is seeking a Bus Drill Coordinator for its Boston Public Schools transportation contract. The Bus Drill Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that Transdev Services, Inc., and Boston Public Schools Department of Transportation are compliant with state requirements for school bus evacuation drills. The Bus Drill Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining a curriculum and materials for school bus evacuation drills; scheduling, coordinating, and administering school bus evacuation drills with all schools serviced by BPS; and tracking and reporting on compliance with these drills under state law on a weekly basis.

Come join the largest private-sector operator of public transportation in North America, one that cares about its employees, passengers, and their communities.

Why Work With Us?

• $31.51 hourly pay rate!
• Full time employment with work year-round – not just during the school year!
• Medical, Dental and Vision!
• Short/long term disability and life insurance!
• Holiday pay!
• Paid time off!
• 401(K) with a Company match!
• Employee assistance program!
• Ability to advance your career!

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a curriculum and associated supporting materials on school bus evacuation drills.
• Coordinates with the Safety and Training Department, BPS DOT, and the individual school staff to schedule and assign the necessary resources to conduct said drills.
• Conducts school bus evacuation drills at each school location in accordance with Massachusetts law, including educating students, staff, faculty, support personnel, school bus drivers, and other relevant personnel.
• Completes weekly reports on progress towards annual goals.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs the duties of a School Bus Safety Trainer as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent, (G.E.D.).
• Must have a valid Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts School Bus Certificate.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts School Bus Instructor Certificate.
• Must have a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.
• An excellent motor vehicle record must be maintained.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Preferred:

• College degree preferred.

Experience Required:

• Two (2) years of experience in student transportation operations.

Experience Preferred:

• School Bus Driver training experience preferred.
• Adult instruction experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with regulatory agencies, community organizations, and others.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers on all levels and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Ability to utilize other programs such as WebRisk, LYTX, DriveCam, Power BI, and e-Learning.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exceeding established goals and objectives.
• Must be able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgment and discretion.
• Must possess ability to lead and motivate others.
• Must be able to retrieve, generate, and process information in databases.
• Must be detail oriented and possess effective time management skills.
• Must be able to work as a member of the team and model safe behavior to others.
• Ability to work with employees to resolve issues, to enhance their professional growth, and to ensure safety compliance.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Must become familiar with the transportation service area.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to, with satisfactory results, a drug testing and a criminal background check including fingerprinting.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• 20% of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• Indoor work is accomplished in an office or a in a cubicle space equipped with a computer.
• 80% of work is accomplished outdoors in various weather conditions, on or near vehicles, on and off Company property.
• Must be able to maintain a presence at company locations and in the field.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, much walking, stooping, reaching, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handling of materials.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.
• Must be able to travel for Company training, meetings, or support missions.
• Travel requirement (as a percent): 80% travel between property locations and for bus drills, meetings, and outside training.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

The job requirements and duties outlined in this document may be subject to change to meet the needs of each property location.

Drug-free workplace:

• Be eligible to work in the Unites States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Job Category: Operations Support

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 8096

Pay Group: ALA

Cost Center: 604

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.