POSITION SUMMARY:
The Field Supervisor is responsible to the Operations Manager and will have daily contact with school bus drivers. Will coordinate driver activities, assist in resolving routing issues, coordinate route changes and special programs with drivers and with other management ensure safe, economical, efficient, timely transportation of all School District employees and students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assigns work and coordinates driver activities on a daily basis for approximately 80 driver personnel.
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Evaluates driver's compliance with rules, regulations and procedures as stated in current driver's contract, handbook and procedure manual.
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Documents failure to comply with rules and regulations and recommends disciplinary action at appropriate levels.
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Investigates complaints as assigned, providing written responses.
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Provides essential input for annual driver evaluations.
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Resolves problems related to personnel management.
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Assists drivers in resolving problems related to bus routing, schedules, route descriptions, paperwork and other operational situations.
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Implements cordial communications with drivers and routing office to ensure routing efficiencies.
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Participate in interviewing drivers.
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Maintains records as required.
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Schedules and participates in Safety Committee and Driver Committee.
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Confers with other administrative officials on transportation matters and administrative duties related to driving operations.
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Evaluates and approves updating of route changes as necessary.
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Assigns buses and equipment and coordinates with shop to facilitate vehicle maintenance.
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Coordinates late opening, early dismissal, STOPPS and all programs relating to daily driving duties and routes.
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Conducts random checks of District buses for cleanliness and compliance with state certification requirements and implements corrective action.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum of three years’ experience involving contact with the public and transportation operations.
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Knowledge of sound supervisory methods and practices.
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Preferred experience in pupil transportation.
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Work well as a team player with drivers and other related transportation staff.
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Have a good working knowledge of the geographic area.
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Ability to interpret and analyze maps and written material and prepare the same.
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Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge of state local and District laws and policies relating to school bus operation.
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Administrative knowledge of computer applications related to pupil transportation.
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Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in business or workforce management.
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Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain CDL and all credentials required to operate a school bus consistent with those operated in District fleet.
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Maintain flexibility pertaining to work shift and be agreeable to adjust work schedule as needed.
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: 24; $80,334 - $95,922
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, [email protected], 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, [email protected], 503-916-3360
Director of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, [email protected], 503-839-3660
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