GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for directing the daily operations of the transportation department, to ensure safe and efficient pupil transportation, vehicle maintenance, vehicle acquisition, routing, scheduling, driver training programs, driver evaluations and fiscal responsibilities in support of the school district’s instructional and activity programs for students. This position requires strong leadership organizations and human relationships.

Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets. Responsibilities include student safety and security. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Necessarily Limited To)

1. Provides leadership to the Transportation department on day-to-day operations. Monitors daily operations to assure that work is performed efficiently and in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
2. Oversees all aspects of the daily bus and bus maintenance operations. Provides lead direction to transportation Department office and bus maintenance staff. Facilitates staff meetings to provide annual in-service and address operational issues.
3. Performs road checks during periods of inclement weather, and provides recommendations to the Superintendent regarding changing school schedules including school cancellations due to weather conditions.
4. Response to routine personnel questions or concerns in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and district policy. Consults with the Director of Human Resources on hires, discipline, terminations, evaluations, and recommend salary increases for transportation staff.
5. Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships with parents, schools, and departments. Coordinates and provides input in the district transportation services, routing and scheduling efforts, and resolves concerns.
6. Coordinates and assists with the district’s transportation training program, collision investigations, safety programs, student management, drug and alcohol testing, bus driver performance evaluations and staff development.
7. Coordinates with the bus maintenance staff to prepare for annual state bus inspections and resolve any bus maintenance issues.
8. Coordinates with local municipalities and agencies to improve student walkways, road conditions and other safety related issues in the district.
9. May assist in the collective bargaining process applicable to the transportation department providing recommendations and input. Administers the collective bargaining agreement as pertains to transportation.
10. Provides information on operational issues, including changes in pupil transportation regulations and guidelines to the Director of School Operations and/or Superintendent.
11. Comply with all district policies and Code of Professional Conduct.
12. Performs with purchasing duties in compliance with district policy and procedures. Prepares and recommends transportation department capital, operating budges and controls expenditures within approved budgets. Prepares long- range plans for acquiring new and replacements school buses.
13. Coordinates special need transportation with schools and plains special transportation needs for students.

14. Receives and responds to routine correspondence and telephone inquires including parent and student questions regarding the District’s transportation programs.
15. Checks bus routes to ensure integrity of schedules, reviewing them regularly to accommodate changes in passenger load, pick-up points and other factors. Receives data on student counts school schedules, traffic patterns and new construction.
16. Interacts with other districts and transportation agencies as needed to transportation and related matters.
17. Computes costs (mileage and hours) for sporting events, field trips and other special trips. Receives and evaluates these transportation requests for hours and funding.
18. Works closely with the Bus driver trainer in ensuring the integrity of the bus driver training program and ensures drivers meet the required training to maintain an Oregon School Bus Certificate.
19. Oversees the completion requirements of Federal and State standards for driver’s medical evaluations, drug testing requirements, and accident protocols.
20. Works with the District’s insurance company and provides information for processing accident claims. Consults with the Director of Risk Management on accidents, on the job injuries and return to work processes.
21. Oversees security cameras for buses to ensure safety as the top priority for the district; coordinates student bus related discipline issues with the driver and respective school administrator.
22. Estimates, budgets, and maintain data for automotive fuels (gasoline, propane and diesel) expenditures as pertaining to the District’s transportation.
23. Continue professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills and participate as a team member with colleagues.
24. Will work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
25. Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Have a Class B or higher CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, or acquire within 6 months of hire.
2. Be a certified trainer for the Oregon Department of Education or become certified within 6 months of hire.
3. Certified ODE Inspector – or become certified within one calendar year from date of hire.
4. Be a certified (or complete necessary courses within one calendar year from date of hire) third-party trainer for DMV and ODE.

Position to begin in the 2023/2024 school year.

COMPENSATION:

• 260 Days/Year
• Family medical, dental and vision insurance
• 6% PERS paid by District
• $102,726.02-117,455.90/Annual (Salary is dependent upon experience)