Transportation Supervisor — Omnibus Operations & Routes

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

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.