Senior Pupil Transportation Supervisor

Newark Board of Education; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Supervising Omnibus Operator in the Office of Pupil Transportation. This civil service title may start as provisional after which an examination is required to attain permanent status.

The role involves supervising Omnibus Operators, driving when needed, and ensuring safe, on-time student transportation according to routes and schedules. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of bus operation experience, and a valid New

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and local laws, rules, regulations dealing with public transportation operations and motor vehicle regulations.
• Ability to learn to utilize various electronic/manual recording systems used by the agency.
• Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.
• Gives suitable assignments to subordinates.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• Checks vehicles to ensure prescribed schedules are maintained.
• Ensures vehicles stop at designated locations and passenger loading is proper.
• Assigns routes and passenger pickup points to operators.
• Dispatches vehicles for emergency runs.
• May drive a vehicle with capacity of at least six passengers for trips and routes.
• Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
• Checks vehicles for safety devices, gas, battery, oil, and water before departure.
• Maintains required records and files.
• Learns to use electronic/manual recording systems used by the agency.

Skills

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Vehicle inspections

Safe driving

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Supervising Omnibus Operator in the Office of Pupil Transportation. This civil service title may start as provisional after which an examination is required to attain permanent status.

The role involves supervising Omnibus Operators, driving when needed, and ensuring safe, on-time student transportation according to routes and schedules. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of bus operation experience, and a valid New