Supervising Omnibus Operator SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark-Board-of-Educatio; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Newark Board of Education in New Jersey seeks a Supervising Omnibus Operator in the Office of Pupil Transportation. The role involves supervising Omnibus Operators, potentially driving, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring safety and route compliance.

Provisional appointment with Civil Service exam required for permanent status. The salary range and benefits are provided, with an emphasis on organized operations, reporting, and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in operating a motor vehicle used in the transportation of six or more persons.
• Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may also be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Responsibilities

• Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.
• Gives suitable assignments to subordinates.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
• Checks vehicles to see that prescribed schedules are maintained.
• Sees that vehicles stop only at designated locations.
• Notes whether vehicles load and discharge passengers properly.
• Assigns routes and passenger pickup points to operators.
• Dispatches vehicles for emergency runs.
• May drive a motor vehicle with a passenger capacity of at least six for transporting persons on trips and established routes.
• Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
• Checks vehicles for operating safety and proper safety devices and fluids.
• Establishes and maintains needed records and files.
• May learn to use electronic/manual recording systems used by the agency.

Skills

NJ Driver's License

CDL

Education

High School or Equivalent Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Newark Board of Education

Supervising Omnibus Operator SY2026-27 (NBOE) JobID: 2738

• Position Type: Non Instructional - All Titles/ Supervising Omnibus Operator
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Pupil Transportation - 407

SUPERVISING OMNIBUS OPERATOR
Office of Pupil Transportation

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Supervising Omnibus Operator in the Office of Pupil Transportation.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, supervises the activities of Omnibus Operators; may also drive, clean, service, and make minor repairs to vehicles used in transporting persons on assigned established routes or to special activities, events, or destinations; does related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 1. Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate. 2. Three (3) years of experience in operating a motor vehicle used in the transportation of six (6) or more persons. 3. Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may also be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods. 2. Gives suitable assignments to subordinates. 3. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports. 4. Checks vehicles to see that prescribed schedules are maintained. 5. Sees that vehicles stop only at designated locations. 6. Notes whether vehicles load and discharge passengers properly. 7. Assigns routes and passenger pickup points to operators. 8. Dispatches vehicles for emergency runs. 9. May drive a motor vehicle with a passenger capacity of at least six (6) persons for transporting persons on trips and established assigned routes. 10. Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles. 11. Checks vehicles for operating safety, proper safety devices, gas, battery, oil, and water before departure. 12. Establishes and maintains needed records and files. 13. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of the state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures dealing with the public transportation operations and of motor vehicle regulations. 2. Knowledge of the proper methods of making inspections. 3. Knowledge of the proper procedures used in operating vehicles, and of the types of violations commonly found in vehicle operations. 4. Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction and of the safety precautions followed in dealing with passengers. 5. Ability to analyze problems involving the operation of vehicles. 6. Ability to organize and give suitable work assignments to subordinates. 7. Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled and safe manner. 8. Ability to check, clean, service, and make minor and emergency repairs to vehicles. 9. Ability to maintain essential records. 10. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. 11. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. 12. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Transportation

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION 1. Salary Range: $62,560 - $72,318* 2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) months 3. Union Affiliation: Local 32

*Pending salary negotiations

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE Opening Date: October 29, 2026 Closing Date: November 12, 2026 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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