Transportation Supervisor

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Chiropractic insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee pupil transportation and fleet operations, supervising staff, coordinating routes, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

The role requires CDL Class B with PS endorsement or the ability to obtain it within 3 months, supervisory experience, CPR/First Aid certifications, and a 261-day, full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate preferred.
• College Business courses preferred.
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with a PS endorsement or obtain it within 3 months of employment.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• DOT Physical.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transportation department staff to include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating.
• Manage transportation operational systems to meet the requirements for instructional and extra-curricular activities.
• Promote a productive, positive and cooperative workplace environment through shared goals, mutual respect, employee recognition and equal opportunity. Work collaboratively with Director, Fleet Manager and other Transportation Supervisor.
• Communicate with parents, district administration and staff as necessary regarding transportation issues.
• Ensure that the department adheres to all state laws, statutes, and district policies. Oversee appropriate training of personnel to meet mandated requirements for qualification and licensing. Maintain records and submit reports for state reimbursement funds.
• Collaboratively resolve student discipline issues involving busing with District administrators.
• Oversee preparation of bus routes and schedules to provide transportation for eligible students to all approved locations.
• Assist in needed preparation of the Transportation Department strategic plan and budget.
• Attend appropriate meetings and represent the transportation department as needed
• Compose and discuss driver/monitor and office staff evaluations.
• Evening, weekend, holiday and on-call supervisory responsibilities
• Organize and maintain transportation and operational employee files.
• Maintain, evaluate, audit and approve driver, monitor and office staff time, attendance records and payroll. Audit and compare timeclock, schedule, and GPS data
• Conduct collision investigations, assign refresher training, manage collision files.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

DOT Physical

Education

Associate's degree or two-year college certificate

College Business courses

Tools

CDL Class B PS endorsement

Job description

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate preferred.
• College Business courses preferred
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with a PS endorsement or obtain it within 3 months of

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate preferred.
• College Business courses preferred
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with a PS endorsement or obtain it within 3 months of

employment.

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Previous transportation or logistics coordination experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• DOT Physical.

Job Goals

Oversee the transportation of students. Organize, supervise and direct pupil transportation program. Supervise operation of school buses and small vehicles owned by the district. Recruit and supervise all driver/monitor personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise transportation department staff to include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating.
• Manage transportation operational systems to meet the requirements for instructional and extra-curricular activities.
• Promote a productive, positive and cooperative workplace environment through shared goals, mutual respect, employee recognition and equal opportunity. Work collaboratively with Director, Fleet Manager and other Transportation Supervisor
• Communicate with parents, district administration and staff as necessary regarding transportation issues.
• Ensure that the department adheres to all state laws, statutes, and district policies. Oversee appropriate training of personnel to meet mandated requirements for qualification and licensing. Maintain records and submit reports for state reimbursement funds.
• Collaboratively resolve student discipline issues involving busing with District administrators.
• Oversee preparation of bus routes and schedules to provide transportation for eligible students to all approved locations.
• Assist in needed preparation of the Transportation Department strategic plan and budget.
• Attend appropriate meetings and represent the transportation department as needed
• Compose and discuss driver/monitor and office staff evaluations.
• Evening, weekend, holiday and on-call supervisory responsibilities
• Organize and maintain transportation and operational employee files.
• Maintain, evaluate, audit and approve driver, monitor and office staff time, attendance records and payroll. Audit and compare timeclock, schedule, and GPS data
• Conduct collision investigations, assign refresher training, manage collision files.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Technical Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal relation skills, and oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

educational backgrounds.

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize

appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the transportation administrator.

• Ability to follow the outlined chain of command. Keep Director of Transportation apprised of any concerns or issues
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department

procedures.

Salary

The Transportation Supervisor salary ranges from $76,055.00 - $104,892.00

Benefits

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period

261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day