Job OverviewThe Area Transportation (Operations) Supervisor manages one or more operational programs in the Transportation Department. This position is tasked with ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of school children in an operational program or programs, such as regional daily operations, special needs, and pupil safety. This position also supervises lead drivers, provides employee training, and oversees other programs as needed.
Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
- Manages day-to-day pupil transportation programs
- Observes and evaluates performance of bus drivers, attendants, and lead drivers
- Develops bus routes and familiarizes drivers with new or revised routes and monitors routes for safety and efficiency
- Instructs bus drivers regarding student disciplinary management and safety procedures related to the transportation of school children including the use of safety devices, approaching stops, loading and unloading, and the use of emergency equipment
- Instructs drivers in the operation of the vehicle, including shifting of gears, turning movements, backing up, braking and use of mirrors
- Substitutes for bus drivers when needed and performs related work as directed
- Monitors road and sidewalk conditions during inclement weather
- Oversees and manages timecards for staff reporting to their team
Qualifications Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education High School Diploma or GED
Experience Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience
Licenses and Certifications Virginia Commercial Driver's License with school bus endorsement required
In the state of Virginia (VA Code Section 46.2-341.4), and specifically when referencing the commercial driver's license (CDL), an "employee" is defined as:
a payroll employee
a person employed under a lease or contract or,
a person who has applied for employment and whose employment is contingent upon obtaining a CDL.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of school bus operations, traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, pupil transportation, personnel management and/or school fleet maintenance and management
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents; demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; carry out written and oral instructions; and operate a two-way radio
- Possess strong time management and organizational skills
- Exhibit the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to complete the DOT mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors within the first 90 days of employment
- Experience in pupil transportation, personnel management, or school fleet maintenance and management
- Good oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Essential Personnel Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.
Reports to: Coordinator, Transportation Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours
Salary Level: Universal 12
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: $78,917 - $148,408
Remote Work Eligible: No
Union Designation: Non-Union
