Assistant Transportation Director

This is a civil service position. The successful candidate will receive a provisional appointment and must take the Assistant Transportation Supervisor Civil Service Examination, achieving a score that ranks among the top three candidates.

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Full Time - 12 Month Position
8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

GENERAL STATENIENT OF DUTIES: Assists with the general supervision of the transportation system of a school district; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for assisting in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the transportation facilities of a school district under the general direction of the Transportation Supervisor. In addition, the duties involve regular operation of a school bus on an assigned route, and the performance of preventive maintenance and automotive repairs. Supervision is exercised over the work of Bus Drivers on a daily basis and over the entire operation in the absence of the Transportation Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (illustrative only)
Supervises service, maintenance, and repair of all school district vehicles in absence of Transportation Supervisor;
Assists in writing specifications for new vehicles and equipment;
Gives road tests to and trains new drivers;
Assists in the preparation of State transportation reports and maps of bus routes;
Assists in keeping a daily record of mileage and number of pupils carried;
Assists in making out periodic reports which include cost of operating each bus on the basis of expense for gasoline, oil, grease, anti-freeze, parts, labor wages, storage or rental, and other expenses;
Approves all purchases of parts and materials in absence of Transportation Supervisor; Arranges for all special trips including those for athletic teams;
Assists in the maintenance of time records of Bus Drivers for payroll purposes;
Assists Automotive Mechanic in preventive maintenance or repair work;
Operates a school bus on an assigned route.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Good knowledge of standard transportation methods and the operation of buses; good knowledge of automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade; good knowledge of safety procedures and practices in the operation of automotive equipment; good knowledge of the New York State Motor Vehicle Law and the applicable regulations of the Public Service Commission; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with others; dependability; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:

• Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment; or
• Two years of experience in the operation of a multi-passenger vehicle or the dispatching of motor equipment; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates will be required to possess the appropriate level New York State driver's license at the time of appointment.