Supervisor - Field Investigations bei Manor Independent School District

Primary Purpose 

To provide safe and efficient transportation of students to school and extra-curricular events while also providing leadership

by communicating and modeling transportation safety and best practices to assigned team

Education/Certifications: 

Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with Passenger & School Bus endorsements within 60 work days of hire

High School Diploma or GEB

Driving record must meet State point requirements and district standard for driving district vehicles

Must pass physical, including drug test

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of the district area and school; professional business communication and interpersonal skills both oral and
• written
• Skills in typing, word processing and file maintenance skills and have organizational skills under pressure with the
• ability to multitask.

Experience: 

One year of Bus Operator or equivalent supervisory experience preferred

Essential Job Functions: 

• Ability to keep routes up to date and to help drivers with safe and efficient routing procedures
• Ability to answer questions and provide student management assistance to route drivers
• Responsible for the training and review of drivers as well as the evacuation training procedures for students at our
• schools
• Assist in dispatch and other areas authorized by the Director of Transportation
• Dispatch drivers/monitors and buses as needed to ensure routes are completed
• Respond to radio calls during the operation of transportation services
• Communicates with school clients and other personnel
• Maintains records and filing system
• Operate a school bus when and as directed
• Assist management with other transportation functions as needed
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Flexibility and availability to drive a route if needed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provide daily operational oversight to bus drivers, monitors, dispatches, routers, field trip coordinators, safety and training

coordinators.

Equipment used:

School bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher and personal computer.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (45 pounds and over)

Carrying (45 pounds and over)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Work around machinery with moving parts

Exposure to electrical hazards

Exposure to temperature extremes

Exposure to humidity extremes

Exposure to biological hazards

Exposure to chemical hazards

Work on slippery surfaces

Work prolonged or irregular hours