SCHOOL BUS DRIVER COORDINATOR 7378

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of School Bus Drivers with responsibility for scheduling runs and assigning drivers. The incumbent performs other duties in the school transportation department under the supervision of the School Transportation Supervisor. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Makes bus-run schedules for the transportation of students in a large school district;

Assigns drivers and vehicles to daily bus routes and for transportation to special events such as football games, music festivals and field trips;

Checks bus stops to observe student behavior and safety;

Operates school bus on occasion;

Measures maximum walking distance to each school from all areas surrounding school and develops map templates from these measurements.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the geography of the school district; good knowledge of motor vehicle laws and safety precautions pertaining to school bus operation; ability to coordinate and schedule manpower and equipment available to achieve a smooth and efficient transportation program; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to a high level of performance and cooperation; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in driving or scheduling buses for a transportation system.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant School Bus Driver Coordinator.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

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 3/8/2019

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive