Transportation Directory

The Transportation Operations Coordinator is  responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the school transportation department. The primary duties of the Transportation Operations Coordinator may include:

1. Managing transportation schedules: The Transportation Operations Coordinator manages the transportation schedules for all students, ensuring that buses are available and routes are optimized for efficient and safe transportation.  Additionally, the Transportation Operations Coordinator manages all field trips and special education/Pre-K transportation requests.

2. Managing transportation staff: The Transportation Operations Coordinator manages transportation staff, including bus drivers, monitors, and administrative staff, ensuring that they are properly trained, motivated, and have the necessary resources to perform their duties.

3. Ensuring compliance with regulations: The Transportation Operations Coordinator ensures that all transportation operations are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as with school district policies and procedures.

4. Managing transportation budgets: The Transportation Operations Coordinator manages transportation budgets, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and expenses are kept within budget.

5. Coordinating transportation for special events: The Transportation Operations Coordinator coordinates transportation for special events, such as field trips, athletic events, and other off-campus activities.

6. Monitoring transportation performance: The Transportation Operations Coordinator monitors transportation performance, including on-time performance, route efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

7. Providing customer service: The Transportation Operations Coordinator provides excellent customer service to parents, students, and school administrators, responding to questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

The Transportation Routing Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing the bus routes and schedules for the  transportation department. The primary duties of the Transportation Routing Coordinator may include:

1. Creating efficient bus routes: The Transportation Routing Coordinator creates efficient bus routes that ensure students are transported to and from school in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.

2. Assigning buses to routes: The Routing Coordinator recommends assignment of buses to specific routes based on factors such as student population, geographic location, and traffic patterns to the Director of Transportation.

3. Managing route changes: The Routing Coordinator manages route changes as needed, such as adding or removing stops, adjusting schedules, or accommodating new students.

4. Collaborating with school administrators: The Routing Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Transportation and School Administrators to ensure that transportation schedules align with school schedules, including early dismissals, half-days, and school holidays.

5. Coordinating transportation for special needs students: The Routing Coordinator coordinates transportation for special needs students in conjunction with the Transportation Operations Coordinator, ensuring that their unique needs are accommodated and that they are transported safely and efficiently.

6. Ensuring compliance with regulations: The Routing Coordinator ensures that all transportation operations relating to safe and efficient routing are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as with school district policies and procedures.

7. Managing transportation software: The Routing Coordinator manages transportation routing software, such as routing and scheduling programs, to optimize transportation operations.  Additionally, the Routing Coordinator manages the GIS program for transportation.   The GPS program is managed under the direction of the Director of Transportation and/or his/her designee.

8. Providing customer service: The Routing Coordinator provides excellent customer service to parents, students, and school administrators, responding to questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

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The Transportation Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school. The primary duties of the Transportation Safety Coordinator may include:

1. Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures: The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures related to school transportation, including student loading and unloading, bus driver qualifications, and emergency procedures.  This work is done with direct coordination with the Director of Transportation.

2. Conducting training for transportation staff: The Safety Coordinator conducts training for transportation staff, including bus drivers, monitors, van drivers, mechanics and administrative staff, to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties safely.  Coordinates this with the Director of Transportation and/or his designee.

3. Inspecting and maintaining vehicles: The Safety Coordinator assists in the inspection of school buses and vans to ensure they are safe and roadworthy, and coordinates maintenance and repairs as necessary.  Coordinates this with the Shop Foreman on any safety concerns voiced by bus drivers and van drivers.

4. Conducting safety audits: The Safety Coordinator coordinates fire evacuation drills, K-8 School Bus Safety Program, and Seat Belt Instruction with school administration and drivers, and conducts safety reviews including bus stop and routing concerns, and student loading and unloading procedures, to identify potential hazards and recommend reasonable corrective action plans to the Director of Transportation.

5. Investigating accidents and incidents: The Safety Coordinator investigates accidents and incidents involving school transportation vehicles and personnel, documenting the details of the event, identifying contributing factors, and making recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future to the Director of Transportation.

6. Ensuring compliance with regulations: The Safety Coordinator ensures that all transportation operations are in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as with school district policies and procedures.

7. Providing safety training to students: The Safety Coordinator provides safety training to students, teaching them how to safely board and exit the bus, cross the street, and follow other safety guidelines.

8. Providing customer service: The Safety Coordinator provides excellent customer service to parents, students, and school administrators, responding to questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing human resources activities related to the school transportation department. The primary duties of Transportation Human Resource Coordinator may include:

1. Recruitment and Hiring: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and hiring transportation staff, including bus drivers, monitors, van drivers and administrative staff. This includes developing/reviewing job descriptions, advertising job openings, screening resumes, and conducting interviews.

2. Orientation and Training: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator provides orientation and training to newly hired transportation staff, including reviewing policies and procedures, conducting/coordinates initial safety training, and provides any necessary on-the-job training with respective Transportation Coordinators.

3. Performance Management: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing performance evaluations of transportation staff, setting performance goals, and conducting performance reviews in conjunction with the Transportation Leadership Team Members.

4. Benefits and Compensation: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator coordinates benefits and compensation for transportation staff with BOE Finance, HR, and Technology representatives and Central Finance representatives, including administering health insurance and retirement benefits, managing payroll system, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

5. Employee Relations: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator provides support to transportation staff regarding employment-related issues, including addressing grievances and complaints, mediating disputes, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.  Keeps the Director of Transportation apprised of all employee concerns and/or issues daily.

6. Record-keeping: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel records for transportation staff, including employment new hire files, benefit information, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in conjunction with the Transportation Administrative Assistant.

7. Compliance: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator ensures compliance with employment laws, regulations, and school district policies related to human resources.

8. Providing customer service: The Transportation Human Resource Coordinator provides excellent customer service to transportation staff, responding to questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.

A School Bus Mechanic is a skilled professional who is responsible for maintaining and repairing school buses to ensure they are safe and reliable for transporting students. The primary duties of the School Bus Mechanic/Technician may include: