ASSISTANT SCHOOL BUS DRIVER COORDINATOR 7379

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting a School Bus Driver Coordinator in supervising, coordinating and assigning the work of School Bus Drivers and in scheduling transportation runs. The incumbent performs other duties in the school transportation department under the general supervision of the School Bus Driver Coordinator. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

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

Assists in scheduling drivers and assigning vehicles for scheduled 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 one (1) year of experience in driving or scheduling buses for a transportation system.

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.

R03/05/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive