Bus Operations Supervisor

Job Title : School Bus Driver

Montebello Unified School District is seeking a School Bus Driver. The salary range is $89,105.04 - $113,002.08 annually. The position is located in Transportation, CA and is full-time.

This is a promotional / open competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for current and future vacancies. Applicants must submit proof of all required documents to be considered for the examination process.

The general purpose of this position is to under direction, schedules, coordinates, assigns and supervises the District's school bus drivers; develops, evaluates and revises the District's student transportation routes and schedules; and performs related duties as assigned.

With direction from the Director of Transportation and Security, incumbents provide first line supervision and training to the District's school bus drivers. Incumbents also have the primary responsibility for developing and modifying the District's student transportation routes and schedules. Incumbents are employed under exempt status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Participates in the selection of assigned personnel; ensures the training of assigned personnel; establishes work priorities and routines and assigns work to school bus drivers.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with Personnel Commission laws and rules, human resources policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provides day to day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and District's mission, strategic plan, objectives and values.
• Prepares routes and time schedules as part of the master driving schedule.
• Monitors radio communications; assigns and dispatches buses for regular and field trips; schedules transportation for special functions.
• Reviews and resolves scheduling problems with school administrators; checks daily bus routes and overtime cards.
• Assigns substitute drivers as needed; routes emergency pickups and deliveries; reports safety hazards; advises drivers in handling emergency situations; prepares accident reports.
• Assigns school bus drivers during non-driving time; coordinates training activities for bus drivers; conducts ride checks to evaluate driver performance.
• Reviews daily bus maintenance schedule; issues and checks first aid equipment; evaluates repair requests and consults with the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor on scheduling of bus maintenance and repair.
• Evaluates bus operations and maintenance practices; recommends policies and procedures.
• Drives school bus vehicles as required.
• Reviews and prepares bus activity, inventory, overtime and safety records and related reports.
• Confers with law enforcement representatives, school officials, staff and parents concerning incidents, absenteeism and transportation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of : safe driving practices and methods for school buses; principles, methods, techniques and strategies for the training of school bus drivers; provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and laws applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers; principles, methods and procedures related to a large student transportation system; airbrake systems and operations; technical aspects of field of specialty.

Ability to : select, train, supervise and evaluate bus operations personnel; plan and schedule bus routes; prepare and review basic records and make reports; provide and follow oral and written instructions; drive school buses safely and efficiently; train operators in the safe and efficient operation of school buses and vehicles; establish and maintain effective relations with others.

Examination Information

Education, Training, and Experience : A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a high school diploma or its equivalent, with three years of similar work experience in transportation services, including one year in a supervisory capacity; or some combination of education, training and experience that produces the requisite knowledge and ability. Previous work experience at a school district is highly desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements : A valid California driver's license, Class A or B. A valid Special School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol. A valid first aid certificate issued by an authorized agency. Successful completion of a state school bus driver training program recognized by the California Highway Patrol. Incumbents are required to pass a Department of Transportation bi-annual physical examination.

The District offers eligible employees and their dependents medical insurance coverage with benefits as determined by the MUSD Health and Welfare Benefit Committee. Vision care, Life insurance and EASE (Employee Assistance Services for Education) benefits are provided at no cost to all bargaining unit employees whose regular assignment is less than 4 hours. Employees eligible for health and welfare benefits shall be allowed to supplement the District's health and welfare contribution to provide full coverage for all health and welfare benefits.