Operations Supervisor

To assist in directing the operation of a designated transportation center in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overall routing needs of the designated Transportation Center.
• Responsible for communicating with campuses on Transportation Services.
• Responsible for assisting in preparation of all required reports.
• Communicate with parents and investigate associated and projected concerns.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents involving CISD Transportation vehicles.
• Responsible for assisting in the design of school bus routes and schedules.
• Drive a school bus route as needed (meeting the same criteria as a school bus driver).
• Ability to present information to large groups of employees.
• Mandatory on call when needed.
• Work with transportation management, school officials, and patrons to create a safe and effective transportation plan for students.
• Review incoming requests for safety observations, stop changes, and new stop creations in compliance with district/departmental policies and established best practices.
• Maintain confidentially.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four or more years Transportation experience
• Experience in school bus fleet operations
• Experience in supervision of personnel
• Experience in school bus routing
• Experience in communicating with parents, students and other school district personnel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office Professional and other various programs (GPS, Routing and Video Software)
• Experience in State and Federal laws regarding the transportation of Special Needs and ESSA qualifying students

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to obtain Texas Association of Pupil Transportation Official Certification
• Must be able to obtain a CDL with P&S endorsements. (Must be able to obtain within 90 days of employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate, direct, and supervise personnel
• Ability to operate and oversee school bus fleet operations
• Ability to communicate effectively with campus principals
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in a conflict resolution setting
• Ability to pass the DOT Physical and complete the Texas School Bus Certification Program
• Must pass randomly administered drug and alcohol tests (a refusal for drug and or alcohol test will be considered an automatic positive)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Bus drivers and office staff.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

SALARY:

PAY GRADE: AUX-10 - Minimum hourly rate - $33.75