Henrico

•    Receives calls from drivers and assistants and secures substitutes

•    Determines daily employee and vehicle needs

•    Participates in planning and directing the daily activities of the pupil transportation program within an area office

•    Assists with safety training for drivers and assistants

•    Responds to incidents and accidents 

•    Retrieve, review, and sharing of video footage captured from the digital video recorder

•    Maintains computerized records and files related to the transportation program

•    Responds to concerns from schools, parents, patrons, and other agencies or departments

•    Maintains records of routes, drivers, mileage, incident reports, etc

•    Performs inspection of school buses for cleanliness and proper equipment

•    Performs on-the-road observations of drivers and assistants, correcting and documenting any unsafe practices

•    Supervises employees and conducts employee evaluations

•    Communicates with schools and other outside agencies on issues related to the transportation program

•    Operates the base station for the two-way radio communication on vehicles assigned to the Department of Pupil Transportation as needed

•    May serve as back-up Timekeeper

•    Prepares reports as necessary

•    Performs related work as assigned

This is a 260 day - 8 hour per day position. Position located in Area(s) 1 and 5. Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Must have thorough knowledge of pupil transportation operations, routes, state and local bus operation laws and regulations, and county geography. Considerable knowledge of safe and defensive driving methods and procedures. Considerable organizational and problem-solving skills.  Requires hands-on familiarity with computer operations, keyboard procedures and basic programming.  Ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents and staff.  Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and directives both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and work well under stressful conditions. Graduation from high school. A minimum of three years’ experience in school bus operation. Must hold a valid operator's license with proper endorsements to operate a school bus in the state of Virginia. Certification as a School Bus Driver Trainer in Virginia within one year of employment.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits