Bus Driving, Buses, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Database Administration, Educational Administration, GPS (Global Positioning System), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Schedule Development, Spreadsheets, Systems Maintenance, Transportation Routing, University/School Policies, Word Processing, Writing Skills
Position Title: Bus Coordinator
Term of Employment: 12 months
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Pay Information: NC04
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possession of a CDL with school bus passenger endorsement
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills required in word processing, database management, and spreadsheets
- Knowledge of school guidelines and school board policies
- Working knowledge of Synovia GPS Tracking System
- Working knowledge of Synovia TAA (Time and Attendance System)
- Ability to assign Activity Buses and Vehicles in Travel Tracker
- Knowledge of TIMS (Transportation Information Mapping System) and/or equivalent system/software
- Working knowledge of Fortress Bus Camera System
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates daily routing and driver assignments
- Create schedules for substitute drivers
- Substitute driver on a bus as needed
- Ensures buses are kept clean and repair requests are submitted
- Provides new drive route ordination
- Monitors Synovia GPS tracking and TAA system for accuracy
- Assist with routing evaluation to ensure safe and efficient bus stops
- Assists TIMS Coordinator regarding route changes and updating information
- Reports routing and student assignment issues to the TIMS Coordinator
- Coordinates additional related program routes with TIMS Coordinator and Drivers
- Investigate accidents; prepares initial paperwork; obtain pictures; assist at scene
- Assist administrators with resolving conflicts regarding bus routing and student issues
- Reviews, maintains bus camera system and provides video as needed; reviews video at school administrators' request
- Overseeing and managing clock ins/outs and payroll for drivers and monitors
- Assist with coordinating activity bus and vehicle assignments
- Responsible for assisting with preparation of annual DPI Pupil Transportation Reports
- Assist other Route Coordinators as needed
Additional Duties:
- Assist as needed in the Transportation Department Office
- All other Transportation related duties as assigned by the Director
Qualifications:
- 5 years of school bus driver experience is preferred.
- Supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction