POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Bus Driver Foreman assists in assigning and supervising the work of bus drivers and transportation attendants.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Substitutes for Bus Lot Foreman in his/her absence;
Contacts substitute bus drivers and bus aides
for run assignments;
Reschedules or re-routes trips;
Notifies schools of changes in daily runs;
Assists in maintaining records, to include
daily and bi-monthly reports;
Participates in bus inspections;
Assists with resolving problems reported by
bus personnel;
Works in tandem with administrators and
personnel from other lots;
Attends
meetings in connection with bus service; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Good knowledge of driving safety and courtesy;
Good knowledge of the operation of automobiles and buses;
Good knowledge of all facets of a bus lot operation; and
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school course and considerable driving experience, some of which shall have been at Bus Driver level.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B
with passenger (P) endorsement and school bus (S) endorsement; with no more
than two (2) current points.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May plan and supervise the work of others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, see, and drive. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, balance, and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements. Employee must have the ability to sit in the bus driver seat, reach the steering wheel and grasp with both hands, reach the pedals, and wear a seat belt properly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. and/or 100 lbs. when operating a wheelchair lift and assisting a special-needs student.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.