Transportation Field Supervisor - Lead Route Safety & Ops

2026-27 Transportation Field Supervisor - Transportation Dept Location: Paradise Valley USD 69, Transportation – Phoenix, Arizona Job Details Job ID: 5726028 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Position Type: 8.0 hrs/day Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation Citizenship, residency or work visa required Job Description Field Supervisor Non-Interim Position Duration: 12 months, 8 hrs/day Grade & Pay: Grade 32/Step 7: $25.90/hour Purpose Statement Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Transportation, the Field Supervisor ensures the safe and efficient daily operation of the district’s fleet. The 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. Reports to the Assistant Director of Transportation. Essential Functions Conduct 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 such as sightline obstructions and high‑traffic risks, and recommend adjustments to the Routing Department. Coordinate with Dispatch during peak hours to reroute buses due to road closures, reassign routes when staff are short, 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, 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, such as checking for sleeping children, fluid leaks, or tire wear. 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: Operating standard office equipment; using relevant software applications; operating heavy and light‑duty vehicles; preparing and maintaining accurate records. Knowledge: Safe driving practices; motor vehicle code and education code applicable to transportation of school students; state licensing requirements; methods of instruction related to in‑service training. Abilities: Schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; adapt to changing work priorities; effective communication; maintain rapport with employees, community, and students; independent problem solving. Experience: Minimum 2 years working in a Transportation department 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. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Work Environment Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, and fine finger dexterity. Typical work distribution: 70% sitting, 25% walking, 5% standing. The job may involve temperature extremes and exposure to injury risks. EEO 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. Contact Information Human Resources 15002 N 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85032 Phone: 602 449 2000 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr