This position supports Lakeville Community Schools by overseeing the safe and reliable transportation of students and other passengers. The coordinator provides direction and support to office staff, school bus drivers, attendants, and monitors, and may be required to drive a school bus as needed.
Responsibilities
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with student passengers, parents and guardians, contracting agency, Dean Transportation staff, and the general public
Establish safe and efficient transportation routes
Supervise the performance of Dean Transportation employees; provide direction, leadership, counseling, recognition, and discipline as appropriate
Review and respond to passenger behavioral concerns
Interview, select, and process applicants through established hiring procedures and maintain appropriate staffing levels
Determine equipment and vehicle needs, including school bus seat configurations, wheelchair capacity, and any other related equipment
Work in a team culture which includes attending weekly conference calls, monthly supervisor meetings, and annual supervisor in-service
Prepare accurate billing information for field trips, mileage logs, and student passenger attendance reports
Organize and attend school bus training events
Perform other duties as required
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required
Use established routes and designated bus stops
Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required
Instruct passenger riders regarding safety
Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather
Drive with safety of passengers as first priority
Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, office and maintenance personnel, bus attendants and monitors, passengers, parents, teachers, principals, and total school or program staff
Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies
Requirements
Meet all general qualifications for employment
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess experience in the school bus industry or transportation field
Possess prior supervisory or management experience
Meet company and state standards for driving record check
Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check
Meet Federal DOT guidelines and physical examination requirements
Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company
Meet Michigan School Bus Supervisory Continuing Education Requirements
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Successfully pass Dean Transportation School Bus Driver Training Program, including classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel instruction, and written and driving skills test
Meet Michigan School Bus Driver Certification Requirements, including minimum hours of instruction and satisfactorily passing a knowledge examination
Meet local, county, and state standards for driving skills test
Meet state requirements for appropriate commercial vehicle licensing
Proficiency with computers, multi-line phone systems, and office equipment
Demonstrate an excellent attendance record
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team setting
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate effective and efficient problem solving
Work independently and efficiently
Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff
Travel occasionally to other Dean Transportation operations, primarily within the regional service area
Plan, organize, and direct school bus transportation services
Competently handle a number of tasks at one time
Positively advocate Dean Transportation to others
Identify with the geographic service area of the school district and routes assigned to the local Dean Transportation operation
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies
Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances
Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of student passengers
Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with company policies
Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations
Successfully conduct a bus evacuation drill as required by company management
Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time
Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times
Operate all vehicle lifts as prescribed in company policy
Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy
Be able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices required by the passenger
Be able to perform various physical tasks including lifting, pulling, bending, and carrying of heavy objects, such as opening and closing a bus hood, opening and closing bus entrance and emergency doors, bending, pushing, and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair (maximum 40 pounds of push/pull pressure), bending, supporting, and physically helping passengers, carrying and lifting personal articles and adaptive equipment, bending and stretching for cleaning and securement of equipment, and bending, stretching, pulling, and dragging persons, equipment, or articles out of emergency exits on demand
Benefits
Benefits packages are available to eligible employees
Employer contribution levels vary based on established qualifying factors
401(k) retirement plan available after completion of one year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements
Important Details
Driving performance evaluations are performed continuously as part of company safety training
Supervisors may be subjected to customized driving evaluations at any time during employment when the company has a specific concern or has received a report of improper driving
About the Company
Dean Transportation supports Lakeville Community Schools with route assignment opportunities in Otisville, MI. Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students and passengers every day.
