Transportation Supervisor

Anaheim Union High School District•Anaheim, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, this role plans, evaluates, develops, and implements transportation functions within established guidelines. It oversees, coordinates, and supervises work assignments for transportation personnel, and evaluates their performance. The position involves managing bus route planning, dispatching, scheduling, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the transportation department. It also includes overseeing vehicle maintenance, reviewing mechanical repairs, and conferring with personnel on operational issues. The role involves reviewing, monitoring, developing, and auditing bus routes for cost-effectiveness, personnel utilization, and safety compliance. Additionally, it handles inquiries from stakeholders, monitors budget allocations and expenditures, and maintains personnel records. The position facilitates meetings and workshops, serves as a District representative, and coordinates with vendors. It also plans and conducts new employee orientations.

Requirements

Graduation from high school supplemented by advanced training or course work relating to the organization and supervision of transportation programs.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity over a large pupil transportation program involving complex route scheduling operations and vehicular maintenance activities.
Possession of a valid, Class A or B California Driver's License, with passenger and air brake endorsements, at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.
Use of an automobile may be required for this position.
Proof of current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Medical Card.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate (with a minimum equipment restriction of automatic transmission).
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, mandates, codes, and regulations regarding pupil transportation.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of route scheduling for a large pupil transportation program.
Knowledge of methods and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.
Knowledge of standard vehicle maintenance and repair inspection procedures.
Knowledge of school district organization, operations, policies, objectives, boundaries and the general geography of the greater Anaheim area.
Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures, first aid, and hazardous material compliance.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training.
Knowledge of emergency road service procedures.
Knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques.
Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience and courtesy.
Skill to analyze, interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill to read and interpret maps.
Skill to prepare and direct the preparation of a variety of comprehensive reports.
Skill to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Skill to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Skill to develop and prepare departmental budgets.
Skill to analyze and develop work methods, procedures and schedules.
Skill to operate a computer and assigned software.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the operational functions of transportation (bus route planning, assigning and dispatching of transportation personnel, scheduling, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.
Supervises and oversees vehicle maintenance (e.g. supply procurement, record keeping, maintenance schedules) for the purpose of ensuring safety and reliability of transportation department vehicles; Reviews major mechanical repair time in order to determine priority transportation equipment use; Confers with mechanical service and transportation personnel regarding unforeseen problems in order to develop alternative solutions.
Reviews, monitors, develops, and audits bus routes (bus stops, clock schedules, etc.) to ensure adherence to a cost effective operation, appropriate utilization of personnel and equipment, and compliance with District safety policies.
Responds to inquiries (questions, complaints, etc.) from stakeholders (students, parents, District staff, administration, etc.) to provide necessary information regarding transportation services.
Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and other related financial activities (billing/invoicing of field trips, fuel bills, new school bus financial analysis, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed (e.g. revenues are properly recorded and accurate, etc.).
Maintains personnel records (e.g. attendance, safety, DMV records, classroom/behind-the-wheel training and in-service, etc.) for the purpose of meeting District and regulatory requirements.
Facilitates meetings and workshops (e.g. safety training, periodic staff meetings, etc.) in order to identify issues, support staff, and convey information; Serves as a District representative at gatherings (Board of Education meetings, community events, etc.) to promote the District's goals and accomplishments and represent the District's best interests.
Communicates with internal and external customers (District personnel, community members, etc.) regarding transportation-related issues (e.g. pupil transportation concerns) for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
Coordinates with vendors for the purpose of determining driver and equipment requirements (e.g. routes, stops, schedules, etc.).
Plans and conducts new employee orientation to ensure smooth and orderly onboarding of new personnel.
Supervises, reviews, and monitors transportation personnel in order to evaluate employee performance and resolve personnel related problems and conflicts (e.g. coaching, disciplinary action, etc.).
Prepares a variety of reports (accident, field trip billing, bus routes, schedules, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and conveying key written information.
Assists in the formulation and implementation of District policies, procedures, objectives, and goals.
Establishes and maintains professional collaborative working relationships with staff and community members (Board of Education, administrators, regulatory agencies, District employees, parents, members of the public, etc.).
Assists in conducting accident investigations (e.g. reviews events, prepares and submits accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of complying with District and legal requirements and insurance carrier procedures.
Participates in the budget planning, development, implementation, and oversight.
Contributes to interviewing and selecting employees, in addition to recommending transfers, reassignment, termination and other disciplinary actions.
Serves as a backup for driving school buses when needed (e.g. substitutes not available) for the purpose of ensuring transportation of passengers (to and from school and/or field trips) via scheduled routes in a safe and timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.