Job Description

Terms of Employment: 12 MONTHS
Exemption Status: NON-EXEMPT
AFSCME SALARY SCALE: UB Grade G14-G15

Under the leadership of the Fleet Manager, the Assistant Fleet Manager is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of Charles County Public Schools’ transportation services, including oversight of school bus drivers, route coordination, and support of fleet maintenance operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe, timely, and efficient student transportation while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current CDL Class B License with P and S Endorsements
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Experience managing school bus drivers and overseeing routing operations in a transportation environment

QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent communication and human relations skills in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent technical and organizational skills when using electronic record keeping and fleet management systems to manage fleet assets and monitor/report on statistical data
• Proficient in the use of a computer with the ability to understand and administer a computerized client/server fleet management system and a computerized fuel management system
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fleet management, hazards and safety precautions of large-scale operations, business practices applicable to fleet management, budget and accounting principles and procedures, and preventive maintenance inspection methods and procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of existing and proposed state, local, and federal laws, regulations, rules, and standards affecting vehicle use, maintenance, inspection, and specifications
• Expert ability to identify employee and stakeholder concerns and address those matters appropriately and in a timely manner
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and emphasize the department’s goal of customer service in all aspects of work

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide direct oversight of school bus drivers and attendants, ensuring adherence to safety standards, operational schedules, and assigned routes
• Supervise the scheduling and coordination of daily school bus routes and make necessary adjustments for coverage and efficiency
• Monitor driver attendance, performance, and compliance with training, licensing, and safety requirements
• Address routing and personnel issues, including responding to breakdowns, delays, or incidents
• Work closely with the routing team to plan and revise bus routes based on student enrollment, school locations, and road conditions
• Assist the Fleet Manager in supporting school bus maintenance operations and coordinating with garage staff
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations
• Assist with fuel tracking and the fuel tax reimbursement program
• Support the planning for acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of transportation assets
• Participate in the preparation of budget submissions, including projections for driver staffing and overtime
• Input and manage work orders in fleet management systems (e.g., School Dude), research work history, and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks
• Respond to operational emergencies during and after normal work hours, dispatching appropriate personnel as needed
• Participate in the hiring process, onboarding, and training of transportation staff
• Conduct or contribute to annual performance evaluations for assigned employees
• Provide weekly reports to the Fleet Manager regarding staffing, routing updates, and vehicle availability
• Provide high-quality service to internal departments, external agencies, and the public regarding transportation-related concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Fleet Manager

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Charles County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, contact Dr. Michael Blanchard (students) or Nikial M. Majors (employees/adults), at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.