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Location

Atlanta, GA | United States

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Job description

Transportation Specialist

Transportation

Support Staff - Position - Transportation - Other

Job Number : 4600124447

Start Date :

Open Date : 02/20/2024

Closing Date : 03/31/2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transportation Specialist develops a safe and effective driver workforce and efficient pupil transport system through training programs and safety review procedure

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide classroom, range, and road training to driver trainees and transportation employees, including training in policies and procedures.
2. Responds to and investigates accidents involving APS transportation employees.
3. Monitor school buses and drivers at regular intervals to assure safe driving practices and proper student management.
4. Provide training in lift bus operation, wheelchair tie-downs, car seat and harness attachments.
5. Provide necessary training and instruction in post accident or incident situations.
6. Administer annual driver proficiency tests as prescribed by Georgia State Statutes and Rules.
7. Maintain and organize driver training and accident files, training and instructional material and state DOE reports.
8. Prepare methods of instruction and communication of Safe Rider Practices to students.
9. Assess as needed bus stop locations for hazards and unsafe conditions.
10. Maintain ongoing knowledge of all federal, state, local driving and student transportation laws, statutes and rules, as well as school board policies.
11. Assist as needed with phone, radio, camera, and dispatch communications and operations.
12. Assist with planning and participation with in-service meetings, community safety events and the state road.
13. Assist as needed with annual bus evacuation drills.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
15. Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.

Requirements :

EDUCATION:

• Technical certification or training required. AA degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION:

• CDL license required.
• Georgia School Bus Driver Trainer/Instructor Certification and 3rd Party Tester License preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years transportation training experience.

Compensation :

SALARY GRADE: 119

SALARY RANGE: Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Salary Schedules

WORK DAYS: 252 (Annual)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Employment Category :
Classified

Reports to: : Tiffany Rudolph

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