Bus Driver Supervisor

Fairfax County Public Schools•Lorton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver Supervisor oversees bus drivers and transportation attendants within an assigned team and coordinates team bus operations. The supervisor communicates, distributes, collects, interprets, and explains administrative and operational information and procedures, and drives a bus as required by operational necessity. The role also serves as a communications link between bus drivers and supervisors and supports drivers with routes, field trips, supplies, and basic vehicle operating and maintenance procedures. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, relevant bus-driving experience, required driver credentials and safety certifications, and compliance with school bus health, training, and testing requirements. The supervisor must be able to operate any size or type of school bus in the fleet, work with student riders and attendants, and maintain safe, controlled bus operations. Work frequently takes place outdoors in street environments near moving traffic. Duties require strength, agility, dexterity, and visual acuity, and may involve standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and lifting. The employee may encounter extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience driving at the bus driver or floater level.
Must have or be able to obtain certification in emergency first aid, CPR, and use of an automated external defibrillator.
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicles driving record meeting the stated conviction and driver-improvement-program criteria.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class B commercial motor vehicle and a CDL-B with passenger and school bus endorsements and air brakes.
Minimum age of 21 years.
Successful completion of the FCPS bus driver training program.
Satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and completed School Bus Driver's Physician Certificate (form EB.001); annual physical examinations thereafter.
Must submit to random alcohol and controlled-substance testing.
Completion of the Virginia Board of Education training program on autism spectrum disorders.
Submission of a pre-employment school bus driver moral character statement (form EB.003).
Completion of Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors within the first 90 days of employment in the position, if not already completed.
Completion of the Virginia Department of Education “New Director/Supervisor” class within one year of employment in the position, if not already completed.
Ability to adhere to FCPS policy concerning physical and health qualifications and maintaining school bus operation certifications.
Possess or be able to learn state regulations and laws concerning school bus operations.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate on a two-way radio with bus riders, public officials, and the public.
Ability to read a standard road map and knowledge of Fairfax County's local streets and roads.
Ability to interact positively with students, gain their respect, and maintain discipline so behavior does not distract from safe driving.
Ability to assist special-needs student riders and work with bus attendants in managing all riders.
Ability to drive any size or type of school bus in the fleet.
Knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures.
Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
May require interstate travel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise bus drivers and transportation attendants and oversee bus operation tasks within an assigned team.
Drive a bus as required by operational necessity and assist with driving any route within the assigned team.
Distribute and collect time and attendance forms, year-end student counts, and other statistical and survey reports, including gas and oil consumption and mileage.
Distribute new and revised route descriptions and guide and assist bus drivers in using them.
Serve as a communications link between bus drivers and supervisors.
Assist with issues related to notifying drivers about field trip opportunities and delivering supplies.
Explain basic maintenance and operating procedures to substitute drivers.
Participate in state and county evaluations and annual ride-along evaluations of drivers and attendants.
Interact with student passengers, maintain discipline, assist special-needs riders, and work with bus attendants to manage riders.
Perform related duties as required or assigned.
Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and timely submission of attendance and leave requests.