Van Driver Supervisor - JOB ID# 12548

Job Description

Title: Van Driver Supervisor

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Overview: Responsible for the supervision of the CREC Van Drivers in our Hartford, CT location. Plans, organizes and assigns work within established timeframes and standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervisees the daily operations for the CREC van driver department.
• Establish and maintain a positive work environment and positive relationships with schools and division personnel
• Works as the morning dispatcher
• Responds to inquiries from staff, parents, schools, districts, and programs.
• Resolve logistical issues to ensure safe and timely transportation
• Participates in safety meetings, workshops and trainings
• Performs administrative functions (e.g. training, supervising, posting all available work, updating and maintaining work wheels, processing hours for payroll, and creating reports as necessary.)
• Responds to emergencies including after hour situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns
• Provide support to the Transportation Department as needed

Qualifications:

• Five years relevant school transportation experience
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Strong managerial skills; ability to motivate people to perform at their best
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite & routing software
• Knowledge of Federal and State DMV laws and regulations
• Must have a valid STV endorsement or be able to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment. Endorsement must be maintained as a requirement for the position.