Position: Assistant Bus Driver Foreman

Position Summary:

The Assistant Bus Driver Foreman assists in assigning and supervising the work of bus drivers and transportation attendants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Substituting for Bus Lot Foreman in his/her absence;
• Contacting substitute bus drivers and bus aides for run assignments;
• Rescheduling or re-routing trips;
• Notifying schools of changes in daily runs;
• Assisting in maintaining records, to include daily and bi-monthly reports;
• Participating in bus inspections;
• Assisting with resolving problems reported by bus personnel;
• Working in tandem with administrators and personnel from other lots; and
• Attending meetings in connection with bus service.

Qualifications:

• 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:

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.