Transportation Supervisor (8 Hours/260 Days)

Position Title:             Transportation Supervisor

Department:              Transportation

Reports To:                Assistant Director of Transportation

FLSA Status:               Exempt

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SUMMARY: 

Under limited supervision, plans and directs the Area Transportation Office by overseeing staff, scheduling, services and daily operations.  Ensure all drivers are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Drive a school bus or monitor a school bus when needed or necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and submit to random drug or alcohol testing throughout tenure in accordance with federal and state guidelines for CDL holders.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and submit to being entered and queried in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Organizes and implements a pupil transportation system within the policies of the Board of Education.
• Develops and maintains lists of children eligible for transportation.
• Evaluates bus stop locations for safety and ensure that each stop falls within the guidelines as set forth by SC Department of Education.
• Approves field trips, athletic trips for transportation.
• Maintains personnel records and confidential records.
• Reports payroll to the District Transportation Department.
• Keeps records for preparation of state and local reports such as inventories, pupils transported, route mileage, time records, special trip records, traffic accidents, and other required reports.
• Interprets transportation procedure and regulations to public and staff.
• Make recommendations that may improve transportation services and efficiency such as rules and regulations for drivers and pupil conduct.
• Directs the development of bus routes on an annual basis, inspects routes and bus stops for appropriateness and safety as needed.
• Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries from district personnel and parents regarding student transportation, meets with parents to discuss student concerns and behavior problems.
• Investigates bus accidents and incidents and make recommendations for appropriate response.
• Attends training, seminars and conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Evaluate drivers and monitors in assigned areas.
• Maintain and oversee the bus cameras.
• Monitors driver’s behavior and driving procedures with video.
• Knowledge of Special Need Rules/Laws/Regulations.
• Knowledge of all State Department Rules/Laws/Regulations for school bus drivers.
• Drive a school bus when needed.
• Monitor on a school bus when needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Transportation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School or GED.  Experience in general transportation operations plus specialized training/experience in office administration, bookkeeping and customer service.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a pleasant, professional, efficient manner.  Must be reliable, responsible and dependable and fulfill obligations.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must obtain and maintain a CDL and a School Bus Driver Certificate, and Department of   

Transportation (D.O.T) physical.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages 50+ subordinate bus drivers, sub/aide drivers, and monitors assigned to area. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending for hire and training monitors assigned to area, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.  Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  

Personal Computer and spreadsheet skills.  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to stand from a seated position, back down the aisle, then walk back to the front of the bus and exit the bus going down 4 steps in 45 seconds.  Must be able to alternate quickly  between the throttle and the service brake 10 times within 10 seconds and be able to depress fully and maintain constant, unassisted pressure on the brake pedal for 60 seconds.  Must have the capability rapidly activate the manual service door release valve, push open the service door and exit the bus. This process starts from a seated position with the seat belt on and must be completed within 15 seconds.  Must be able to move rapidly through the interior of the bus, walk to the front and then exit from the rearmost floor-level emergency door starting from the seat belt position within 45 seconds. Must have the ability to drag 125 pounds 30 feet in less than 30 seconds, within restrictions (to simulate moving individuals rapidly in case of a bus emergency).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.  Some driving is necessary.  Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and other workers.  Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours, direct responsibility for the safety, well-being or work output of other people and meet multiple demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 

260 Days

Level 116 Pay Scale

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full-time employment during the school year.  Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

updated 2026