Operations Team Leader jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Assists the Transportation Operations Manager with planning, directing, and controlling activities associated with safely, efficiently, and promptly transporting students.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of the proper care and operation of a school bus and safe driving skills;
• Knowledge of specific rules and regulations governing the operation of a school bus;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word; Google Apps;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to read, interpret, and convey to others documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Ability to understand and comply with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Code of Ethics;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Successful leadership experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and has held a driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years;
• Hold and maintain a NC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and P&S Endorsement (Passengers and School Bus) CDL training will be provided through WCPSS, if needed;
• Commercial driver license (CDL) holders must meet the medical qualifications set by the NC General Statute Medical Qualifications Standards Applicable to Commercial Drivers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age;
• Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing at hire, randomly, and upon request.
  • Within past 12 months
    • No conviction of any moving violation;
    • No pending charge of any moving violation;
    • No more than one charge of any moving violation, regardless of disposition.
  • Within past 60 months
    • No more than three charges of moving violations of any kind;
    • No conviction of a moving violation combined with any other charge of a moving violation;
    • No charge of DWI or DUI;
    • No charge for reckless driving;
    • No charge for passing a stopped school bus.
  • Within past 10 years
    • No suspension or revocation of the driving privilege, other than for such status offenses as lapsed, insurance, failure to appear in court, and failure to comply with out-of-state citation, provided that there be no more than one suspension or revocation for such status offenses within the past 10-years.
  • Indefinite
    • No more than one charge of DWI or DUI.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree;
• Knowledge of the Transportation Information Management System (TIMS); Cherwell (a service management software); operational understanding of bus Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and software;
• First Aid and CPR certification;
• Blood borne pathogens certification;
• Experience driving a commercial vehicle;
• No more than one charge of any moving violation, regardless of disposition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: