Transportation Inspector SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

Definition

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Transportation Inspector in the Office of Pupil Transportation. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated (preferred).
• Five (5) years or more of School Bus Driving experience (preferred).

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Makes field inspections on taxicabs, buses, limousines, and/or other passenger vehicles to ensure that they comply with prescribed codes/ordinances/regulations.
• Licensure or registration of license applicants, taking background and driving histories.
• Makes field inspections on parking lots to ensure that they comply with prescribed codes/regulations governing hours of operations, rates charged, and so forth.
• Makes physical inspections of taxicabs, buses, limousines, and/or other passenger vehicles to ensure cleanliness and general safety of vehicles, and may report on areas of needed repairs.
• Investigates complaints by the public against drivers who violate various codes/regulations governing the operation of vehicles.
• Evaluates whether complaints warrant legal action or warning issuance.
• Implements complaint record filing as well as copies of reports/summonses.
• Issues summonses and may testify in court and/or at related hearings as to violations recorded.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports regarding various vehicle inspections.
• Observes vehicles along route to ensure that service is provided according to schedule.
• Makes recommendations for changes in service such as need for additional buses, route changes, and revised schedules to improve service to the public.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
• Ability to communicate principle methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system.

Reports To

Department Head

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $51,269 - $53,516*
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) months
• Union Affiliation: Local 617

How To Apply

NBBOE accepts electronic applications only. Open Date: April 17, 2026. Closing Date: May 1, 2026 or until filled.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.