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JOBS: Mid-Cumberland Tennessee

Transportation Coordinator

Location: Multiple Locations               Apply For this Job      Aplicar en español

Pay Period: Hourly
Salary Based on Qualification: $1,597.57 Bi-Weekly AA $1,697.57 Bi-Weekly BA or Higher
Weeks per Year: 52
Hours Per Week: 40

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: See Organizational Chart

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Transportation is one part of a large system of services provided to children and families. It plays an important role in supporting the overall goals of the program.  This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Head Start/Early Head Start transportation program ensuring the safe and efficient transport of children and parents/families between program activities and home and on field trips. Responsibilities include minor maintenance of the buses and/or vans, ensuring that they are kept clean and in safe repair at all times; ensuring licenses, insurance, inspections and other required permits are maintained to comply with all local, state and federal regulations, including the appropriate licensing of drivers; monitoring a mandatory safety-sensitive (DOT drug-testing) program; hiring, training, supervising and evaluating drivers; and determining and monitoring bus routes.  In addition, this position oversees any vehicle leasing and/or transportation contracts; arranges for cost-effective vehicle maintenance agreements with vendors; and depending on program design, may serve as a substitute for regular drivers as needed if qualified.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Transportation Administration and Coordination

Responsible for the following:

1. a.Develops a system for administering and monitoring compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards in the applicable content areas. b.Establishes policies and procedures for the transportation portion of the program with parents and staff that support the effective implementation of transportation services.
2. Keeps up to date and is knowledgeable of Head Start Performance Standards, with specific knowledge of(Subpart F – 1303.70-.75) Transportation Services.
3. Work with drivers and center staff to establish the safest and most efficient routes possible given the location of the children and center.
4. Ensure the drivers are in compliance with the mandatory drug testing program that meets local, state and federal regulations.
5. Develops, oversees and monitors a communication system with all buses that ensures there is communication between buses and the program at all times when buses are on the road with children.
6. Ensure that all licenses, permits and inspections are completed as required by local, state and federal regulations.
7. Develop a system for training and evaluating drivers on a regular basis including drivers attending a combination of annual classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction; and ensure annual reviews for drivers that include onboard observation of road performance

b. Maintenance and Record-keeping

1. Develop and maintain a system of monitoring the safety and cleanliness of all buses.
2. Uses the CDI HS Transportation Manual.Create an individual bus record to document bus repair and maintenance needs for each bus and complete required paperwork for bus maintenance and program requirements.
3. Arrange for the repair of any bus as the need arises.
4. Develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule for each vehicle.
5. Maintain gas receipts and complete the necessary paperwork for payment of fuel vendors in cooperation with the staff person responsible for accounts payable.
6. Maintain required information regarding the license and driving record for all bus drivers and all others authorized to use program vehicles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum requirement is a HS Diploma/GED with two years related experience and demonstrated knowledge of transportation services including pupil transportation. Knowledge of traffic laws/traffic regulations, with experience overseeing systems such as transportation in a business or academic setting. 

 

CDI HS is an equal opportunity employer.