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Description: Directs, supervises and manages the entire transportation department and its personnel, assuring safe, efficient, and convenient transportation for eligible students

NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or industry certification in one or more of the following fields: Education, Business Administration, Management or Transportation

• State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective active listening skills

• Organizational and problem solving skills

• Ability to manage personnel and resources

• Formal instruction in student transportation management (classroom instruction and field experience)

• Basic understanding of the educational process and the corresponding role of pupil transportation

• Basic computer competency with accounting and word processing software

• Knowledge of web-based information systems

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to the transportation of students and to the operation of student transportation vehicles

• Ability to teach driver safety instruction

• Ability to implement and lead in-service programs

Essential Functions:

• Recruit, interview, select and evaluate transportation personnel

• Establish and ensure appropriate staffing levels

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with parents and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Assign drivers to routes and fill vacancies as needed

• Manage driver qualifications

• Ensure only drivers with current and appropriate qualifications are allowed to drive

• Implement and manage a drug and alcohol testing program in compliance with state and federal law

• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

• Direct development and implementation of student safety education programs

• Plan, implement and manage a fleet safety management program that includes investigation and management of crashes and safety-related incidents

• Monitor road and safety conditions

• Participate in district evaluation of the ability to provide safe transportation services

• Ability to respond 24/7 to emergencies and critical events

• Routing and scheduling of buses

• Develop and implement a plan for preventative and on-going equipment maintenance

• Write and manage bus purchase specifications and implement bidding process

• Recommend vehicle and equipment replacement schedules

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assign work to bus mechanic(s)

• Purchase materials and supplies needed in the transportation system

• Investigate and manage reported problems

• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records

• Conduct parent conferences regarding transportation problems

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and or designee

Equipment Operated:

• Telephone

• Copy machine

• Calculator

• Computer/Tablet

• Printer

• Two-way radio

• Hand and power tools

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnight

• Frequent weekend/evening/summer work/overnight

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipment

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building

• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions

• Occasional interaction among unruly children

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,589.00 - $161,571.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43221: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location