2026-27 Transportation Field Supervisor - Transportation Dept

Field Supervisor Location: Transportation Dept Non-Interim Position 12 mos, 8 hrs/day Grade 32/Step 7: $25.90/hour Start Date: 07/01/2026 Positions Available: 2 Purpose Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, the Field Supervisor ensures the safe and efficient daily operation of the district’s fleet. This role provides on‑site leadership through route monitoring, safety audits, and emergency incident response. By evaluating driver performance, investigating accidents, and resolving field‑level conflicts with parents and school staff, the Field Supervisor bridges the gap between department policy and real‑world execution to ensure student safety. Essential Functions Conduct random and scheduled field observations of bus routes to ensure drivers adhere to designated paths, time schedules, and safety protocols. Evaluate the safety of existing and proposed bus stops, identifying hazards and recommending adjustments. Coordinate with Dispatch during peak hours to reroute buses due to road closures, reassign routes when short‑staffed, mechanical breakdowns, or weather‑related delays. Act as the primary District responder to all school bus accidents, student injuries, or major mechanical failures occurring in the field. Perform initial accident investigations, including taking photos, gathering witness statements, and coordinating post‑accident drug and alcohol testing. Serve as the District’s point of contact for police, fire, and EMS at the scene of an incident to ensure student safety and rapid information flow to the Director. Conduct formal performance evaluations of drivers and aides in the field, focusing on student management, defensive driving, and professional conduct. Deliver on‑the‑spot coaching or formal disciplinary recommendations when safety violations or policy infractions are observed. Intervene in high‑conflict situations at bus stops involving disgruntled parents, motorists, or difficult student behavior that exceeds a driver’s capacity to manage. Perform unannounced inspections of buses to ensure drivers complete required pre‑trip and post‑trip safety checks. Monitor the condition of the fleet in the field and report recurring maintenance issues or interior cleanliness problems to the Shop Foreman. Meet regularly with School Principals to coordinate loading zone procedures and address student discipline issues occurring on the bus. Investigate and resolve public complaints about driver behavior or traffic safety concerns. Other Functions Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Skills: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; operating heavy‑light‑duty vehicles; preparing and maintaining accurate records. Knowledge: safe driving practices; provisions of motor vehicle code and education code applicable to operation of vehicles transporting school students; state licensing requirements; methods of instruction related to in‑service training. Abilities: schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; consider a variety of factors when using equipment; flexibility; effective communication; maintaining rapport with employees, community and students; independent problem solving. Responsibility Work under limited supervision using standardized practices; lead, guide, and coordinate others; utilize resources from other work units. Work Environment Physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; fine finger dexterity. Job is performed 70% sitting, 25% walking, 5% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes and conditions with risk of injury or illness. Experience Minimum 2 years experience working in a Transportation department; job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Bus Driver’s Certificate Online Driver Training Certification Commercial Driver’s License Continuing Education / Training Clearances Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Background Clearance MMR Pre‑Placement Physical Capacities Test IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card FLSA Status – Non Exempt Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. 05.19.2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Paradise Valley Unified School District