Supervises service, maintenance and repair of all school district vehicles in absence of Transportation Supervisor;
Assists in writing specifications for new vehicles and equipment;
Gives road tests to and trains new drivers;
Assists in the preparation of State transportation reports and maps of bus routes;
Assists in keeping a daily record of mileage and number of pupils carries;
Assists in making our periodic reports which include cost of operating each bus on the basis of expenses for gasoline, oil, grease, anti-freeze, parts, labor wages, storage or rental, and other expenses;
Approves all purchases of parts and materials in absence of Transportation Supervisor;
Arranges for all special trips including those for athletic teams;
Assists in the maintenance of time records of bus drivers for payroll purposes;
Assists Automotive Mechanic in prevention maintenance or repair work;
May operates a school bus on an assigned route
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of standard transportation methods and the operation of buses; good knowledge of automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; good knowledge of the geography of the district; good knowledge of driving safety practices; working knowledge of the New York State Motor Vehicle Law and applicable regulations of the Public Service Commission; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with others; dependability; good physical condition.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school and either:
- Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, supplemented or included by one year of supervisory experience; OR
- Four (4) years of experience in the operation of multiple passenger vehicles or the dispatching of motor equipment, supplemented or included by one year of supervisory experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as described in A and B above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Class C license with P endorsement, issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, at the time of appointment. Effective October 1, 2005, school bus drivers as defined by Section 142 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law must possess an S endorsement on their vehicle license.