Supervisor of Transportation

River Delta Unified School District • Rio Vista, CA

1d • $64,196 - $78,954 • Onsite

About The Position

Managing the River Delta USD Transportation Department. The office is located in Rio Vista, California and serves the schools in the communities in the Sacramento Delta. River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville. The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education. River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom. Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent.

Requirements

• Three years’ experience operating a school bus, including some office or clerical experience.
• Possession of a California School Bus Driver Certificate and Class B-P Driver License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate, issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• A valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Medical Examination Report (DOT)
• Passing of District lifting exam
• Knowledge of duties performed by bus and vehicle drivers.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code, Handbook for School Bus Drivers of the School District, traffic ordinances of the City and County and California Highway Patrol and federal regulations pertaining to student transportation.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of school buses and district vehicles
• Knowledge of maintenance rules, regulations and procedures for school buses and vehicles
• Knowledge of principles and practices of management, supervision, and training
• Knowledge of evaluation practices, methods, and design
• Knowledge of modern office methods and equipment, including computers.
• Knowledge of mathematical principles
• Knowledge of first aid methods and techniques
• Knowledge of principles and methods of skill training to operate buses.
• Knowledge of business letter writing, record keeping, and basic report preparation.
• Knowledge of research and development methods, techniques, and strategies
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Knowledge of labor laws, contract negotiations, management, and grievance processes
• Knowledge of principles of dispatching and scheduling of school buses and other transportation vehicles
• Knowledge of safety rules and practices related to bus and truck transportation operation.
• Ability to perform duties performed by bus drivers.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to maintain reliable, punctual, and regular attendance.
• Ability to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of lower-level staff.
• Ability to teach bus operation techniques.
• Ability to use good judgment in recommending appropriate administrative actions.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and organize work with necessary district staff.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, manuals, and written instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, district policies and procedures related to bus operation, transportation of students.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to operate a variety of modern equipment including computer equipment.
• Ability to learn and stay current on new software applications and programs.
• Ability to sustain productivity with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers in case of bus or other vehicle driver shortages.
• Ability to make confidential investigations.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance checks on school buses and other district vehicles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to, and have respect for, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for successful job performance.
• Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Ability to participate in Drug Alcohol testing program as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Associate degree or minimum of 60 units from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Business OR an equivalent to completion of twelfth grade with a combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been achieved, along with passing of district proficiency exam.
• Additional specialized in training in school transportation or a related field is desirable.
• Bilingual, oral and written in Spanish.
• Prior experience working in a school district setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of school bus and vehicle drivers; recommends policies and procedures related to safety.
• Plans and coordinates transportation schedules and organizes emergency routing as needed to transport students. Develops optimal bus routes to minimize costs and maintain efficiency.
• Coordinates transportation for school field trips; collaborates with staff and school sites; plans and prepares a field trip schedule; assigns bus drivers; prepares billing invoices.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing transportation services; identifies staffing needs with appropriate management staff; allocates staff resources accordingly.
• Prepares daily assignments for all drivers; manages driver bidding process for each route; provides information over a two-way radio as necessary.
• Plans and develops bus routes; reviews maps of the area; determines safe and efficient routes.
• Coordinates and conducts bus training sessions with drivers; teaches behind-the-wheel training to new and experienced drivers; reviews driving tactics and techniques, and safety precautions.
• Develops training material; interprets and explains laws and regulations related to driving school buses and other transportation vehicles.
• Documents training hours and curriculum; ensures compliance with state and federal laws and District policy.
• Receives calls for substitute drivers; call and assign substitute drivers.
• Assures proper licenses for all transportation drivers including substitute drivers and maintains accurate records of expiration dates.
• Coordinates the review of records from the California Department of Motor Vehicles regarding district driver violations and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as liaison between drivers and the schools.
• Communicates with parents and staff to resolve issues or concerns as needed; resolves and responds to parent complaints.
• Manages the driver/rider tracking system.
• Serves as point of contact with the Comprehensive Drug Testing (CDT) program. Schedules, and monitors results of employment and random drug testing.
• Serves as point of contact with the State of California Department of Transportation and California Highway Patrol for the purpose of scheduling inspections and resolving any issues.
• Supervises and conducts investigations of complaints from the public and district personnel regarding transportation personnel or services.
• Performs safety and maintenance checks on buses; identifies defects and documents on appropriate forms. Schedules and assigns repairs on school buses, vehicles, and other automotive equipment.
• Prepares a variety of reports on activities and operations. Prepares statistical and financial reports and maintains daily logs related to transportation activities.
• Prepares budget data for transportation department.
• Makes field decisions and recommendations regarding adverse weather, road, bus stop conditions and student safety issues.
• Develops and maintains contact with local, state, and federal agencies regarding driver education, student safety, driver safety records, and equipment safety requirements.
• Recommends and implements changes in department rules, regulations, and procedures affecting transportation activities.
• Coordinates the revision of school bus driver handbooks, inspection and emergency procedures, safety procedures, and other handbooks and bulletins.
• Identifies safety hazards; recommends corrective actions.
• Drives school buses or other vehicles to transport students as needed; operate wheelchair lifts and restraints; determine health related concerns; follow up as necessary.
• Supervises the conduct of students while on the school bus and other vehicles; review bus rules and appropriate student behavior; issue citations as necessary.
• Implements and maintains safety and vehicle inspection programs.
• Supervises the maintenance and security of files and records relating to investigations, complaints, accidents, safety inspections, and the licensing of district drivers.
• Maintains trip records; count the students; document any unusual occurrences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of record keeping functions.
• Fills in during the absence of drivers.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Confidential Salary Schedule
• Range 11
• $64,196.00 - $78,954.00 annually
• 12 months per a year
• Placement dependent on experience in public education
• Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted.
• Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently.
• The District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas.
• The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree