Position: Transportation Supervisor, Routing and Logistics

Location:  Support Services Center

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED, required; Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Valid commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (required)
• TAPT Transportation Supervisor Certification, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with transportation routing software (required)

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Applications and applicable transportation software
• Organizational, communication, team, multi-tasking, documentation, conflict resolution skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within deadlines and handle interruptions 

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a school bus driver (required)

• Three (3) years’ experience as a transportation supervisor (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Build and maintain bus routes each school year.
2. Coordinate the route selection process and make recommendations to the Director regarding appropriate route placement of employees.
3. Correspond with Safety Supervisor regarding safety concerns along route paths or bus stops.
4. Make recommendations to the Director concerning personnel assignment, reassignment, and dismissal as it relates to student safety and behavioral matters.
5. Maintain district boundary maps, new subdivision maps, and street directories.
6. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
7. Assist the Director with TEA State Reporting.
8. Supervise a pool of transportation staff as assigned.
9. Maintain confidentiality as it relates to students and employees.
10. Support the District and Transportation Department through strong work ethic and punctual attendance. 

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Radio communication equipment, computer and peripherals. Ability to drive all types of school buses.

Posture: Sitting for extended periods, repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate a keyboard and other office equipment as necessary.

Motion: Frequent sitting, walking bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying of 50 pounds or greater.

Environment: Work outside and inside with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, ability to egress from bus and supervise student evacuation from bus in a timely manner during emergency situations, occasional prolonged and irregular hours and occasional out of district travel. 

 

OTHER INFORMATION: 

 

Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current supervisor. You will also need to attach a letter of interest, resume, and licenses.

 

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

 

Apply: Apply online by completing the Manual Trades Licensed application at www.lpisd.org

 

Pay Grade: Manual Trades, Pay Grade 6, 250 Days

 

Minimum:  $21.41

Midpoint:   $25.80

Maximum: $30.18