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Under general direction of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO), the position contributes to the mission of Escambia County Area Transit by ensuring that Escambia County Area Transit has the best possible trained Bus Operators. This position will monitor Bus Operators, including observing the road operations to ensure adherence to Operation and Safety Policies and Procedures; monitor Bus Operators for safe operations of vehicles, uniform compliance; and enforcement of USDOT, FTA, FDOT, Escambia County BCC rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures. It will also monitor and document Bus Operator Students' performance and respond to and investigate accidents.

This is a "mandatory-testing position" that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Oversees training classes for newly hired bus operators, including obstacle courses, classrooms, and "over the road" instruction by delivering a standardized curriculum

Monitors classroom curriculum, including itinerary, lesson plans, training, and testing materials, and implements training for newly hired and existing bus operators and for other bus training requirements

Oversees and conducts refresher training for bus operators returning to work after an extended absence

Oversees and conducts Verification of Transit Training Classes for existing bus operators and other commercially licensed employees

Re-trains bus operators as directed by disciplinary hearings on accidents or rule violations

Trains Behind The Wheel Instructors (BTW) and Transit Supervisors on new equipment and provides them with outlines and checklists

Oversees ADA training for persons with disabilities in partnership with passenger relations and how to ride

Ensures maintenance of complete and accurate documentation on every facet of training and testing for each student as required and mandated by state and federal governments

Monitors progressive trainees and performs regular individual coaching/counseling and progress evaluations of student operators

Provides training and guidance as well as work assignments to new hires

Supervises Bus Operators' fitness-for-duty as they report to work, including observing for divergencies from normal behavior patterns, uniform appearance, grooming, and possessions of driving credentials and medical card

Works with the Chief Safety Officer on compliance with Escambia County BCC, F.D.O.T., and F.T.A. training and documentation requirements

Prepares and/or attends audits

Assists in the structure and the presentation of monthly and annual Safety and All Staff Meetings

Instructs and monitors operations of G.F.I farebox and radio systems

Performs operator safety observations by riding on board buses or observing from a moving vehicle or fixed location and provides written reports on these observations

Issues infractions for violations of safety policy and procedures

Ensures employees under their supervision follow established safe work practices and obey all safety rules

Assists in collision investigations as required or requested

Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, customers, and vendors, during work using principles of excellent customer service

Required on-call duty rotation, including being on call or work on weekends, nights, and holidays

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of five years of licensed driving experience; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

must be able to obtain a CDL Permit

must have and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate

must not have more than one traffic citation for a moving violation within the past two years and must have no DWI/DUI convictions within the past seven years

must have intermediate and proficient computer skills, including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

experience in traffic collision investigation and safety enforcement

experience as a Transit Transportation Supervisor

computer-aided dispatching software experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

supervisory principles and practices

labor and union working agreement

comprehensive knowledge of Smith System driver safety principles, or L.L.L.C. and procedures

geographic area served and of transit lines and schedules

County policies and labor agreement (MOU) provisions

occupational health and safety rules and working practices applicable to this position

motivate new students and operators returning for retraining

teach bus operator safety

analyze emergency situations accurately and reach decisions quickly

be enterprising and ingenious in dealing with the students, co-workers, outside agencies and/or the public

write clear, complete, and concise evaluations, operational reports, bulletins, and memos

effectively communicate in English in both verbal and oral form clearly, concisely, and correctly

operate any bus equipment owned and operated by the Escambia County BCC and Escambia County Area Transit

interpret and enforce County policies and labor agreement (MOU) provisions

communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require long periods of standing and walking. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reach above your head, bend at the waist, stoop and kneel. Sit at computer workstation and use the computer to type reports, manuals, etc. Must be willing to work indoors or outdoors. depending on the assignment. Must be available to work weekends and nights. Work is accomplished in an office with a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer. Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job. Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise. Must be able to travel for company training, meetings, or support missions.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance