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Birmingham City Schools

School Bus Operations Coordinator

Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275


Classified - Position - Central Office - Building Coordinator / Security

Job Number 2300272904

Start Date

Open Date 07/10/2023

Closing Date

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the transportation program in a school district. The work involves supervising the daily operations of the drivers and school buses for the school district.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Select drivers to be interviewed and recommended for employmentEnsure drivers and substitutes bus drivers are trained, certified, and available to meet requirementsSupervises school bus driversAssists with developing bus routes and schedulesAssists with the planning of training programs for drivers; administers the driver training program, maintains driver qualifications, and training recordsAssists with the planning of safety programs for students and drivers, administers the student and driver safety program, and maintains safety recordsEnsures drivers perform required daily bus inspections and cleanups, and that buses are washedEnsures drivers maintain proper order on their buses and drivers us communication devices properlyEnsures drivers report bus mechanical problems to the shop staff in the appropriate mannerEnsures drivers keep accurate daily and monthly bus usage recordsHelps to resolve complaints from principals, parents, student drivers, and others.Gather data and prepare reports for the State Department of EducationHelps to reroute buses when planned schedules cannot be metAssists with the inspection of routes before buses depart the terminal during bad weatherKnowledge of computer programs to maintain files, training records, driver qualifications, safety records, and other recordsEnsures bus evacuation drills are conducted properly and maintain documentation of drills completedDrives school buses when driver shortages occurAssists with establishing operating procedures for drivers to followCoordinates attendance of drivers at initial and annual State of Alabama driver training sessionsInvestigates driving records of driver applicants. Reports any traffic or arrest history or new occurrencesEnsures school bus accidents are properly investigated, reported, and documentedCoordinates student discipline with bus drivers and campus personnelAbility to fill in for the Transportation Director when he/she is absent for conferences, vacations, etc.Review video footage from school buses when needed or requestedQUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferredValid Alabama Driver's License with willingness to obtain a CDL (Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with "P" and "S" endorsements), and Alabama School Bus Driver Certification within 6 monthsMinimum of 2 years successful experience as a supervisor in school transportationProficient with Microsoft Office products. Experience with Transfinder products preferredAbility to relate and communicate with people in an effective and courteous mannerExperience and/or training in performing administrative and management functions, preferably in the area of school transportationKnowledge of Birmingham/Jefferson County geography, and names and locations of schools and streets preferred. The ability to relate knowledge to routing of buses requiredMust meet and maintain standards required by city vehicle insurance policyAbility to demonstrate a high level of service delivery to ensure customer satisfactionAbility to develop and follow detailed procedures, and ensure accuracy in documentation of dataAnalytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and perform data analysis

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

Duty Days 240

Reports To Director of Transportation

Salary Range: From/To Classified Salary Schedule 14-4 ($62,316 - $80,951)

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