Plain Local Schools

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, organize and direct the day-to-day operations and activities of the Transportation Department; schedule pupil transportation to and from schools, special excursions, and field trips; assure proper maintenance and repair of buses; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
•   Organize and direct the day-to-day operations and activities of the Transportation Department; schedule pupil transportation to and from schools, field trips and special excursions.
•   Develop optimal bus routes to minimize costs, schedule route changes as needed; evaluate and provide transportation for special education students; dispatch buses and personnel during routine times; assist in planning District bus routes, stops and zones.
•   Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; assure drivers maintain appropriate and current licenses.
•   Develop boundaries and maps and answer boundary inquiries; update the maps for boundary changes in appropriate system; prepare related information for boundary changes and submit to appropriate personnel.
•   Schedule and conduct a variety of training sessions for bus drivers; establish and complete original and renewal behind the wheel training courses for school bus drivers; retrain drivers involved in accidents.
•   Order and maintain adequate parts, supplies materials and tools as needed for the Department.
•   Arrange for substitute and stand-by drivers or drive a bus to cover absences as needed.
•   Confer with parents, Principals and District administrators regarding problems concerning pupil transportation or discipline; receive and respond to inquiries concerning routing and other transportation questions; advise the Director of needs involving safety and legal matters.
•   Review daily time reports, bus records, fuel use, and vehicle inspection records; prepare and maintain records and reports related to transportation activities and personnel.