DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the overall administration of the school district’s transportation system to assure safe, efficient, and economical operation and maintenance. Work is performed in the office and in the field. Supervision is exercised over drivers, automotive mechanics, clerical support staff, and other department personnel. Incumbents may occasionally be required to drive a school bus. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Superintendent or designee, with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out work activities. A Supervisor of Transportation does related work as assigned.

• Annually creates school bus routes to meet the needs of the school district;
• Supervises loading and determines stopping places for buses;
• Implements department rules and regulations;
• Supervises and evaluates transportation department staff;
• Ensures bus drivers and mechanics are in compliance with all DOT requirements;
• Prepares all State transportation reports and maps of bus routes;
• Receives, reviews, and resolves any complaints regarding service;
• Oversees and assists in the enforcement of rules of behavior that apply to student riders and refers serious problems to a principal;
• Reviews all bus routes, stops, loads, and scheduling of buses to obtain optimum efficiency;
• Interviews all transportation department staff applicants and recommends candidates for hire to the superintendent;
• Maintains time records of transportation department staff;
• Prepares the annual department budget based on department needs;
• Works with Automotive Mechanics to prepare specifications for new equipment, including school buses and other vehicles;
• Ensures a daily record of mileage, number of pupils carried, and number of stops made on each route is kept by all drivers;
• Prepares reports which include the cost of operating each bus based on expenses for gasoline, oil, parts and materials, labor, wages, and other expenses;
• Approves all transportation purchases and bills;
• Determines disciplinary rules to be maintained and seating arrangements on buses;
• Supervises repair work on buses and approves work orders for school mechanics and outside garages;
• Arranges for all special bus trips, including those for athletic teams;
• Monitors weather and road conditions to make recommendations to the Superintendent;
• May operate a school bus; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.