Job Description
Job Description
Description : ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Transportation Manager alongside being accountable to the Director of Transportation. The Transportation Lead Driver will be responsible for assisting the Transportation Manager with leading their assigned transportation department and ensuring safe, reliable and prompt daily transportation for students. The Transportation Lead Driver will assist the Transportation Manager prepare, compile, and submit reports on weekly activities to the Director of Transportation (DoT). The Transportation Lead Driver will comply with all NC School Bus Safety laws in accordance with the NC Department of Transportation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uphold the mission and vision of KIPP ENC
- Provide a safe, healthy, consistent, positive, caring environment for children and staff
- Communicate clear expectations, processes, and protocols for staff
Conduct constructively positive meetings with bus drivers not meeting expectations
Complete timely clear and concise employee write-upsEffectively communicate, (i.e., emails, phone calls or in person meetings) with School Leaders and DSO’s regarding any bus route changes or bus discipline issuesDevelop positive working relationship with School Leaders, staff, students and parents that promotes :Positive student culture
Happy and healthy staffFavorable and continuous feedback to improveOperate all school bus models :Drive school bus as needed
Must be familiar with all bus routesAssists with accidents per Transportation Manager instructions :Contact Emergency Services
Contact School Leaders and parentsProvide assistance to the Transportation Manager in the following areas :Driver expectations are met
Maintain fuel receiptsMaintain TD-28 formsFilingInspect buses for cleanlinessTimely reports mechanical issues to mechanicRequirements : QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership and people management experienceIn depth familiarity with NC DOT and NC School Bus Safety compliance and lawsCurrently holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsementsCurrently holds a valid School Bus Driver's Certificate (pocket card) and NC DOT Medical CardMicrosoft Office Suite and Google Docs Suite skills (preferred)Possess excellent written and oral communication skills