Assistant Coordinator of Transportation

Essential Functions

• Assists the Coordinator of Transportation with the assignment of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for mornings and afternoon shifts, field trips, and extra-curricular activities.
• Maintains the day-to-day operations of the transportation department and advises the Coordinator of Transportation on developments and situations affecting the department's effective operations.
• Schedules and facilitates regular safety meetings to inform bus drivers of changes in laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintains state reporting for mileage tracking for contracted and district-owned transportation.
• Coordinates and manages the development and implementation of training programs for new CDL drivers, assistants, and van drivers.
• Reviews pertinent data to stay current on all state and federal laws and regulations governing school buses and drivers.
• Manages tracking of Driver Credentials and scheduling of physicals done by the Trip/Training Coordinator.
• Coordinates and manages the scheduling and distribution of trip assignments, ensuring they align with established guidelines.
• Addresses parent requests in conjunction with the Routing Specialists and the Coordinator of Transportation.
• Maintains the effectiveness of bus driver behavior regarding student discipline.
• Aids in personnel management and the implementation of new technology, software, etc.
• Serves as a District vehicle driver of a school bus and/or a van in emergency situations.
• Submits to Drug/Alcohol testing as required by Federal and State DOT and the District guidelines.
• Makes oneself available in an emergency situation to be at an accident scene, including after hours.
• Abides by all district and departmental policies and regulations as written.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education And/or Certification Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Pennsylvania School Bus Instructor or Instructor Coordinator Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of starting the position.

Experience Needed

• Pennsylvania CDL Driver's License, Class B, with School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements preferred (willingness to train the right candidate).
• Scheduling, routing, and safe operation of a large fleet of school buses or a similar fleet transportation system is preferred.
• Experience with Bus Routing Software or willingness to learn.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience as a CDL licensed school bus driver.
• Three (3) years of experience in transportation operations.

Other Required Qualifications And Pertinent Information

• Personal driving history must be accident- and violation-free for at least the previous three (3) years.
• No record of DUI or felony while operating a motor vehicle at any time.
• Incumbent is subject to after-hours call-out and duty outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Knowledge Of

• Pennsylvania CDL driving licensing requirements.
• State and local traffic laws and regulations, including provisions of the motor vehicle code and the education code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students.
• Safe driving practices and defensive driving practices.
• Public school bus transportation operations and procedures.
• State reporting & experience with Bus Routing Software.
• Principles and techniques of conducting classroom and behind-the-wheel training.

Requisite Skills

• Operating standard office equipment and Google Suite.
• Operating heavy and light-duty vehicles.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Operating a two-way radio and effective telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Communicating effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, and carrying out written and verbal directions.
• Being flexible when working with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Problem solving by identifying issues and creating action plans.
• Writing clear, complete, accurate, and logical safety reports and specifications.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Working independently and as part of a team.

ADA Compliance

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

(Choose one of the following.)

• Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.