Transportation Supervisor

Waterloo Central School District; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Central School District is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the safe operation and maintenance of district transportation facilities. The role supervises bus drivers, automotive mechanics and other Transportation Department staff, ensuring efficient service and compliance with district policies.

The position requires thorough knowledge of transportation methods, vehicle repair, driving safety, and NYS regulations, with a track record of supervising staff, maintaining

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of standard transportation methods and operation of buses.
• Good knowledge of automotive repair methods and tools used in the trade.
• Good knowledge of the geography of the district and driving safety practices.
• Knowledge of the New York State Motor Vehicle Law and applicable regulations.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships; dependable and tactful.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with parents, students, teachers and school administrators.
• Receive, review and resolve complaints regarding service.
• Oversee and assist in enforcing behavior rules for student riders; refer serious problems to a Principal.
• Establish routes and time schedules for drivers.
• Supervise service, maintenance and repair of all district vehicles.
• Write specifications for new vehicles and equipment.
• May train new drivers and assign substitute bus drivers for extra-curricular trips.
• Supervise loading and recommend stopping places for buses.
• Assist in preparing state transportation reports and mapping bus routes.
• Keep daily mileage and pupil counts; prepare cost-in-operation reports.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

An exam for this title will be held at a future date. Appointments will be provisional prior to receiving exam results.

Transportation Supervisor

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, 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 Assistant Superintendent for Business

SALARY:

$95,000 per WELA contract of agreement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university, AND one year of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, or one year of experience in the operation of a multi-passenger vehicle or the dispatching of motor equipment, or one year of experience in the coordination of a transportation program which shall involve any of the experience stated above; OR

B. Graduation from high school and three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

C. Graduation from high school and five years of experience in the operation of multi-passenger vehicles or the dispatching of motor equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of standard transportation methods and the operation of buses; good knowledge of automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; good knowledge of the geography of the district; good knowledge of driving safety practices; good knowledge of the New York State Motor Vehicle Law and applicable regulations of the Commissioners of Education and Motor Vehicles; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports; ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships; dependability; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Additionally requires eligibility for a CDL B PS License issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of application for appointment. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.