Transportation Safety Manager en Rockford Public School District #205

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
4. Oversees interview processes, selection and the recruitment of an adequate number of bus driver applicants to effectively provide safe service.
5. Supervises and conducts driver training and recommends retraining and discipline as required.
6. Conducts on-the-road observations and on-board evaluations of drivers.
7. Monitors driver’s licenses and certification expiration dates and notify drivers.
8. Organize Health, Safety, and Training Meetings with drivers.
9. Reviews/files all accident reports, facilitates post-accident testing, collaborates with the legal department on lawsuits and serves as point of contact for bus-related depositions.
10. Completes paperwork and evidence collection for Worker’s Compensation injuries.
11. Collects and maintains selected safety statistics to measure the effectiveness of our drivers.
12. Manage bus evacuation process, ensure alignment with State of Illinois regulations. Coordinate with district personnel responsible for submitting state evacuation reports.
13. Conducts Serious Safety Hazard Surveys.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED, Associate’s degree (preferred). Five (5) years of experience as a first responder fire/police (preferred). Must have or be able to obtain (within 60 days of hire) and maintain a Class “B” CDL with School Bus, Passenger and Airbrake endorsements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
2. Experience in training and recruitment.
3. Excellent communication with supervisors and employees.
4. Strong public relations skills
5. Knowledge in conducting traffic accident investigations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

A comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• Voluntary life insurance 

• Paid Sick and Personal time

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation 

• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) or Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) 

• Optional 403(b) plan

• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.