Transportation - Maintenance Shop, Safety and Training Supervisor

MAINTENANCE SHOP, SAFETY & TRAINING SUPERVISOR - Transportation

Location: ELSC 

Required Education Level: GED or High School diploma

Employment Date:  ASAP or as arranged

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Supervise the general operations of the vehicle maintenance shop, including, but not limited to, employees, vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Perform periodic inspections of vehicles and mechanics' work to ensure quality maintenance is performed.
• Prepare for, perform, and follow up of biannual DOE state bus and van inspections.
• Maintain accurate vehicle and employee records.
• Evaluate, coach and discipline employees.
• Develop and implement transportation personnel training and safety programs for vehicles, mechanics, premises, vehicle staff and students.
• Lead transportation department hiring, including selecting and training personnel.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Investigate, prepare, and submit reports on accidents involving district vehicles.
• Maintain a current knowledge of roads within the district and assist in the assessment of road conditions.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts related to the district's transportation service.
• Lead the training program for all positions within the Transportation Department, including professional development, driving, driving certifications, student management and retraining.
• Lead the student behavior referral program by directing the Behavior Committee and handling escalated communication with administration, parents, students, and staff.
• Assist in development and evaluation of bus routes.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor or Transportation Manager.
• Answer telephone and appropriately handle or escalate issues.
• Effectively operate two-way radio to communicate with staff.
• Communicate with school administrators, staff and parents.
• Utilize technology when required.
• Effectively work in bus routing system, vehicle maintenance system, GPS system, email, communication system, word processing, spreadsheets, and other software programs as necessary.
• Work as a team member on various projects.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, coworkers, leadership, parents, school personnel, and the community.
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive.
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes, conferences, and professional development.
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses, district vehicles, and equipment.
• Emergency road service calls.
• Property maintenance including snow removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Maintain driving record acceptable per District standards
• Obtain and or maintain a minimum of a valid Class B CDL license, with proper school bus endorsement
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Preferred experience with CDL or Chauffeur's License with passenger experience.
• Preferred experience with leading safety and training programs and leading 200+ group meetings.
• Experience in handling escalated situations and de-escalation techniques
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in telephone skills, typing, and filing
• Proactively manage responsibilities and solve problems autonomously
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and initiate responsibility
• Ability to adjust work hours to meet the needs of the district and the transportation department.
• Proficiency with computer software, includ