GLWN0344472-0000
2025-06-02T00:00:00
2025-05-19T00:00:00
Galway Central School has a vacancy for a Transportation Supervisor with a start date of June 2, 2025. Excellent pay and benefits. This is a Management Confidential position.DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a supervisory position involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the transportation facilities of a school district. Because the transportation of children is involved, the safety factor is of utmost importance. Consequently, the incumbent must be aware at all times of the need to observe special cautionary measures in overseeing the transportation program and related repair and maintenance activities. The class differs from Head Bus Driver, Head Automotive Mechanic or equivalent titles because of the overall direction of the transportation program including the supervision of maintenance and repair staff as well as Bus Drivers. The work is performed under general supervision of the Business Manager or other school administrative official allowing considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over the work of all subordinate transportation personnel and in smaller School Districts supervises Groundskeepers. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)Oversees the establishment of routines to be followed and preparation of time schedules for buses for public and non-public in the school district;Supervises service, maintenance and repair of all school district vehicles and insures vehicles meet all accepted safety standards and requirements;Prepares periodic reports which include routing data information, mileage usage, bus utilization, repair costs, inspections and employee payrolls;Recommends appointment and dismissal of transportation employees and sets standards of performance;Assists in the preparation of transportation routes and maps;May assign substitute bus drivers for all extracurricular trips including those for athletic teams;Establishes a preventative maintenance schedule and ensures adherence by drivers and mechanics;Supervises loading and recommends stopping places for buses;Purchases or oversees the purchases of all bus supplies including gasoline, tires, lubricants, antifreeze and repair parts;Directs the participation of accident reports and the filling of necessary insurance forms and department of transportation records;Processes complaints regarding bus routing and scheduling, designation of bus stops, transportation personnel and student bus discipline;May participate on negotiation committee and handle formal grievances from transportation employees; Coordinates in-service training programs for transportation staff required by State Education Department and school district;Assures they are adequately trained substitute bus drivers available when needed;Assists in the preparation of annual transportation budget;Supervises bus drivers and transportation personnel to assure they comply with policies of the School Board as they relate safety, courtesy, reporting and self responsibility; May prepare specifications for new vehicles and equipment;Prepares a variety of records and related to the work.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONNEL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of standard transportation methods and the operation of the buses; good knowledge of the district; good knowledge of automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; good knowledge of driving safety practices; good knowledge of 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; tact; courtesy; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associates Degree in Business Administration or Transportation Management and two years of experience in the transportation operations field; orGraduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) years of experience in maintenance and repair of automotive equipment; orGraduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) years of experience in the operation of multi passenger vehicles or the dispatching of motor equipment.
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