HEAD BUS DRIVER (HELP PROGRAM)

The Le Roy Central School District is seeking a full-time, 12-month Head Bus Driver to work in the Bus Garage.  This position is a Genesee County Civil Service competitive position under the HELP Program.  The position will work under the direct supervision of the Superintendent and Business Administrator.  Primary responsibilities include ensuring daily activities, operations, efficiency, reporting, scheduling and maintenance of the transportation facilities.  This position is responsible for a fleet of buses and all other automotive or motor equipment of a school distrix to ensure buses are well maintained as well as operated in a safe and efficient manner.  In addition to this oversight responsibility, incumbents may also drive a bus on an as needed basis.  Supervision may be exercised over subordinate transportation department employees.  Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Create general reports and perform routine maintenance on buses, cars, trucks and all motor equipment owned and operated by the District;
• Prepare estimates, cost and materials needed for motor maintenance and repairs;
• Prepares requisitions for materials and parts needed;
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, parts, replacement equipment and replacement parts;
• Prepare and plan all regular maintenance scheduling for all motor equipment, ensuring preventative maintenance is performed as required by State and local regulations;
• Ensure and assist in performing all State vehicle inspections;
• Facilitate DOT inspection process, as well as local safety and inspection requirements are being met;
• Inspect transportation activities periodically during the school year to ensure that all necessary standards of safety and efficiency are met;
• Maintain trip records and prepare transportation reports including accident reports, bus mileage, gas and diesel fuel used;
• Substitute as a bus driver as needed, including any short trips during the school day as required;
• Monitor all requirements involved for keeping certifications as a school bus driver for New York State as required under Article 19-A;
• Provide on-road instruction and evaluation of a new bus driver;
• Receives and refers complaints or questions concerning transportation services and assists in resolving student disciplinary problems on school buses;
• Prepares a variety of records, reports and budget estimates to the Business Administrator;
• Review and adjust bus routes in cooperation with the bus drivers, Business Administrator and Superintendent of Schools;
• Interviews prospective drivers and recommends them to supervisor for hiring;
• Secure substitute bus drivers as needed, post athletic and field trips on the drivers' trip board;
• May advise supervisor of road hazards which may necessitate school closings.

Applications will be accepted through July 24, 2026 either through the OWR application process or by sending required application materials directly to:  Mr. Brian Foeller, Business Administrator, Le Roy Central School District, 2-6 Trigon Park, Le Roy, NY 14482.

This is a Genesee County Civil Service competitive position.  Civil Service applications are available in the District Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  The application is also available online at www.co.genesee.ny.us under the "Employment", "Human Resources" tab.