Transportation Supervisor-1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Lead Bus Driver Trainer

Job Class Code:8972

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade*: G 13

(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To: Superintendents Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: 12 month hourly FT

Days in work calendar: 256

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate plan and conduct Bus Driver and Bus Monitor training programs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate training programs in accordance with the curriculum developed by the Division of Pupil Transportation.
• Coordinate plan and implement training programs for Basic School Bus Driving Courses; assist with in-service programs for school bus drivers and monitors to assure State certification renewal; conduct safe driving and safe working methods and procedures training programs as specifically required.
• Train and assist drivers and monitors concerning student behavior management issues and work related situations. Train drivers and monitors in proper wheelchair securement and special needs student requirements. Train supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; schedule and assign work; counsel and recommend disciplinary actions and recommend removal of applicants from the training program as appropriate.
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of bus drivers and bus monitors.
• Drive buses of varying sizes and complexity over designated routes in accordance with time schedules.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of bus driver records
• Conduct field investigations of vehicular accidents involving school buses; participate as a member of the Incident Review Committee as requested.
• Maintain records and statistics of District school bus drivers and bus monitors.
• Assist director as required; Perform the work of Supervisor in the Supervisors absence.
• Assist writing traffic safety curriculum for District drivers.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe driving practices and methods.
• Principles methods techniques and strategies for the training of school bus drivers.
• Provisions of the State Motor Vehicle Code and applicable laws to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers.
• Principles methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Laws rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Microsoft office programs

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate and conduct bus driver training and safety programs.
• Conduct investigations of accidents.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Attend meetings and remain current concerning rules regulations policies and laws.
• Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules regulations requirements and
• Restrictions as assigned.
• Maintain routine records.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
• Two years experience in the operation of a school bus.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B drivers license;
• Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with school bus endorsement; maintain current certification as a Kentucky School Bus Driver Instructor.

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull medium weights one third of your body weight not to exceed 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity and exposure to dust fumes and gases

Job Description Creation Date:

1/1999

Revision Dates:

2/2012
7/2012
5/2015
6/2018
10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.