Field Supervisor

About the role

The Field Supervisor provides in the field and onsite front-line supervision of driving personnel, pupil transportation assistants, and onsite support personnel. They investigate complaints related to safety issues, student issues, staff issues, and take appropriate corrective action. Routinely interacts with drivers, parents, and school officials in resolving transportation challenges. Assists drivers with developing possible solutions to pupil management problems. Determines appropriate responses to parents and school site staff on transportation related issues. Assists in the daily planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of transportation services to ensure maximum operational efficiency. Conducts performance evaluations for Bus Drivers. Coaches, mentors, and advises Bus Drivers and Pupil Transportation Assistants. Assists with discipline when necessary. Monitors and submits time clock/sheet payroll reports for Bus Drivers and Pupil Transportation Assistants. Oversees driver hours of service, discretionary hours, and overtime. Monitors driver adherence to pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations including District and department policy. Maintains legal documents for drivers, necessary forms, manuals, and supplies. Drivers complete daily vehicle inspections and promptly report any mechanical defects. Provides ongoing in-the-field training for Drivers and Pupil Transportation Assistants. Performs driver orientation in conjunction with transportation management and administrators. Addresses all compliance report issues or concerns with drivers to include but not limited to, speed, student checks, bus idle, commercial vehicle inspections. Responds to personal injury, vehicle accidents, bus breakdowns, and other emergencies or events. Completes on-scene investigations and prepares / submits corresponding reports to Transportation Department Staff, WCSD Risk Management, School Police, and Administration offices. Rides on routes to observe and monitor Bus Drivers and Pupil Transportation Assistants for student management and student observations, driving safety, and bus safety drills. Assists management in professional development for department staff including PBS (Positive Behavioral Support), monthly safety meetings, and department trainings. Evaluates routes and bus stops for efficiency and safety and submits route change requests as needed. Monitors road conditions during inclement weather and recommends special measures as necessary. May sit on interview committees to interview applicants for vacant department positions. Serves as a bus driver as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides in the field and onsite front-line supervision of driving personnel, pupil transportation assistants, and onsite support personnel.
• Investigates complaints related to safety issues, student issues, staff issues, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Routinely interacts with drivers, parents, and school officials in resolving transportation challenges.
• Assists drivers with developing possible solutions to pupil management problems.
• Determines appropriate responses to parents and school site staff on transportation related issues.
• Assists in the daily planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of transportation services to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
• Counsels, mentors, and advises Bus Drivers and Pupil Transportation Assistants.
• Oversees driver hours of service, discretionary hours, and overtime.
• Maintains legal documents for drivers, necessary forms, manuals, and supplies.
• Monitors driver adherence to pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations including District and department policy.
• Completes on-scene investigations and prepares / submits corresponding reports to Transportation Department Staff, WCSD Risk Management, School Police, and Administration offices.
• Rides on routes to observe and monitor Bus Drivers and Pupil Transportation Assistants for student management and student observations, driving safety, and bus safety drills.
• Evaluates routes and bus stops for efficiency and safety and submits route change requests as needed.
• Monitors road conditions during inclement weather and recommends special measures as necessary.
• Serves as a bus driver as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Experience: Two years of experience, preferably in a school environment, of fleet operations, professional management, or supervisory management. Experience may include customer service, operational procedures, employee relations, performance management, hiring, and training. School transportation operations experience is preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada State Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, with a driving record acceptable to the District. CPR Certification required.

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.