Supervising Omnibus Operator SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The Supervising Omnibus Operator works under direction in the Office of Pupil Transportation, supervising Omnibus Operators. The position may also involve driving, cleaning, servicing, and making minor repairs to vehicles used to transport people on established routes or to special activities, events, or destinations. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The appointee will initially be a provisional employee and must later take a Civil Service Commission examination, scoring and ranking high enough to remain in the position as a permanent employee. Appointment is pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval. The position has a 12-month employment period and is affiliated with Local 32, pending salary negotiations. The salary range is $62,560–$72,318. The Newark Board of Education offers full-time staff competitive compensation and benefits, including medical and prescription drug plans, employer-paid dental and vision coverage, wellness and voluntary benefits programs, paid personal and sick days, and vacation days for 12-month employees.

Requirements

Graduate from high school or vocational school, or possess an approved high school equivalent certificate.
Three years of experience operating a motor vehicle used to transport six or more persons.
Possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
May be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle operated.
Knowledge of state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public transportation operations and motor vehicle regulations.
Knowledge of proper inspection methods and vehicle operating procedures, including common vehicle-operation violations.
Knowledge of the jurisdiction’s geography and passenger safety precautions.
Ability to analyze problems involving vehicle operations; organize and assign work; drive safely and skillfully; inspect, clean, service, and make minor or emergency vehicle repairs; and maintain essential records.
Ability to learn electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Sufficient English reading, writing, speaking, understanding, or communication ability to perform the job; American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms of communication.
Must be able to perform the essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Organize assigned work and develop effective work methods.
Give suitable assignments to subordinate employees.
Prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
Check that vehicles maintain prescribed schedules and stop only at designated locations.
Observe whether vehicles load and discharge passengers properly.
Assign routes and passenger pickup points to operators.
Dispatch vehicles for emergency runs.
May drive a vehicle with capacity for at least six persons on trips and established assigned routes.
Check, clean, and perform minor servicing of vehicles.
Check vehicles before departure for operating safety, required safety devices, fuel, battery, oil, and water.
Establish and maintain necessary records and files.
May learn to use electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.