HEAD SCHOOL BUS DRIVER 7377

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs supervisory work in addition to operating a school bus. Work includes the training and supervision of employees and responsibility for maintaining equipment in a safe working condition. The employee is also responsible for keeping mileage, service and repair records, and preparing time reports. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior who reviews work through oral and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and participates in the operation of school buses on regularly scheduled routes; transports students to special events;

Directs the routine servicing and cleaning activities of school bus drivers;

Maintains gas, oil, and maintenance records of school bus equipment and prepares employee time reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of school bus operation and the techniques and methods used in servicing and effecting minor repairs to such equipment; good knowledge of the geography of the school district and of traffic regulations pertaining to school bus operation; good knowledge of the motor vehicles laws and safety precautions pertaining to school bus operation; skill in the operation of a school bus; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale; ability to operate a school bus safely and efficiently in traffic, and under adverse weather conditions; ability to keep records and to prepare written reports; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of eight (8) school grades, and three (3) years experience in the operation of automotive equipment.

NOTE: Additional experience will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education.

Drivers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

The type of license required will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated. License must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

R 7/17/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-competitive