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Position SummaryThe shift supervisor oversees the bus drivers during the evening bus runs and ensures that all buses are safe to drive and compliant with legal requirements. Reports to: Asst. Director of OperationsWorks Closely with: Bus Drivers; Transportation Coordinator; Bus AidesHours: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Willing to be “on call” for some weekend when we have buses on the road.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESDriver Support & ManagementAssign buses to drivers for routes in case of mechanical issues. Arrive at the bus lot 30 minutes before drivers to ready the yard for departure of buses. Troubleshoot any mechanical issues with buses. Track arrival time for drivers and to ensure compliance with start times. Sound the “all clear” when all buses are back in the yard at the end of the day. Make sure that buses are parked in the bus lot and that gates are locked. Track departure and return times of drivers and buses/routes. Track on time performance of each route. Inspect each bus for damage and cleanliness when it returns from route. Submit written shift report each day that details any damage, driver or aide absences, mechanical issues, repairs need to buses, student or staff incidents for follow-up. Collects daily inspection reports from drivers and fileCollect maintenance request forms, review needed repairs and give to asst. director of operations. Assist in the ongoing training and development of current driversMake 5-8 spot checks on bus route stops per week and document. Provide training for potential drivers who have their bus driver permit. Provide training to drivers in any new bus driver regulation and support for drivers seeking to renew their license. Assist in the identification of potential drivers and recruitment of new driversMaintain a well organized office.Maintain records on drivers for license and medical card renewal.Complete other work as requested by supervisor.Bus MaintenanceAble to perform light maintenance on buses (ie. replace light bulbs, replace windshield wipers, radios, etc. Able to order parts for buses as needed and work with outside vendorsDrive Buses(See Bus Driver Job Description for responsibilities and requirements related to this)Maintain CDL in good standing with Bus Driver and air brake endorsementBe available as an emergency back-up driver. Serve as field trip bus driverStandards of SuccessAccident free performance of drivers and busesUp time for buses which includes number of buses passing DOT auditOn time route performanceAnnual maintenance cost per busClean audit of records. Records to be audited by Director of Operations periodicallyClean and organized busesRequirementsDesired Experience & SkillsCDL Drivers License with S & P endorsementMust be able to project yourself in a professional mannerExperience managing peopleAble to send/receive email, do internet searches, use Google Docs, and use Google SheetsExperience using route management softwareExperience doing administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, inventory, etc. BenefitsHealth InsurancePaid vacation and sick time
