Sumter School District
Job Description
POSITION: Transportation Safety and Training Supervisor (Non-Exempt)
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
LOCATION: Area 2 Transportation Office
Salary Classification: 122
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma (required) Must possess or obtain (within 90 days) a valid SC Commercial Driver’s License.
Primary Tasks:
Maintain accurate CDL records for all bus drivers
Register new drivers for CDL state mandated classes
District liaison to SCDE transportation training department
Ensure all drivers take CDL test within 180 days of employment
Maintain accurate logs of Department of Transportation physicals and other trainings as necessary
Communicate with transportation and other district personnel in regards to safety
Support and work cohesively with other SSD departments to carry out both project objectives and department and / or districtwide initiatives.
Assist with random CDL drug testing
Schedule safety trainings and updates
Assist drivers and schools with daily safety drill and bus evacuation procedures
Complete all required state forms for new and terminated employees
Assist with driving bus routes as needed
Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics:
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to provide leadership to the safety and training section of the department
TERMS: 233 days a year. The Division of Personnel will establish salary and work year based upon the recommendation and approval by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees.
In the event of any change in the District's organizational chart, reduction in force, or whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the District, the Superintendent may reassign the Employee. Further, the District reserves the right to make reassignments, upon notice to and consultation with the affected employee, consistent with S.C. Code Ann. 59-24-15, as amended.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
09/2025
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