Foreman - Transportation

6 months ago

Abbotsford, Canada School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) Full time

**School District No. 34 (Abbotsford)**

**Foreman** **-** **Transportation**:
**Job Status**:Permanent, Full-time

**Job Type**:Unionized
**Salary**: $41.10 Per Hour
**Location**:Facilities - 31759 King Road, Abbotsford, BC
**Hours of Work**:Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
**Closing Date**:Open until filled**

**_The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stó:lō people, the Semá:th First Nation and the Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers._**

**Why Abbotsford?**
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

**Why the Abbotsford School District?**
Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.

**Position Summary**:
Under the direction of the Manager—Transportation, the Foreman—Transportation, supervises, directs and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the department with emphasis on assigning tasks and setting priorities for mechanics and dispatchers. Although the Transportation Foreman’s primary responsibilities are in administration, supervision and direction, the incumbent may also work as a member of the crew for which he/she is responsible. This position is also responsible for coordinating all new and refresher bus driver training.

Work involves estimating, planning and scheduling, ordering materials, supervision and evaluation of work, maintaining records for job costing and operating computer equipment to input and retrieve data, as required. The incumbent is responsible for the timely completion of assigned work within the budget and as required.

Considerable experience as a Bus Driver and Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic is necessary. Work is performed under mínimal supervision and considerable independence of judgment and action is required in the discharge of a foreman’s duties, although unusual problems may be referred to the Manager of Transportation or designate.

**Specific Responsibilities**:
**Supervisory Role**
- Developing and maintaining a positive and proactive team environment.
- Estimating, planning, coordinating and scheduling work assignments.
- Advising dispatch staff in matters regarding student discipline, bussing complaints and customer service concerns.
- Assigning, directing, coordinating work, and supervising student bussing activities, vehicle maintenance and repairs through to completion; overseeing the compilation of student bussing schedules in preparation for “Bid Day”.
- Supervising and evaluating work of Dispatchers and Mechanics, including providing leadership and direction to transportation staff, while maintaining a positive team environment.
- Ensuring competency; taking responsibility to recommend changes, improvements and/or direction with respect to assigned staff, ensuring that work is completed within standards established by the district and that all applicable codes requirements, by-laws, policies and regulations are met; enforcing safety regulations, including WorkSafe BC and district safety practices, policies and procedures.
- Maintaining cost records and ensures that projects are within budget (or estimate) and are completed within the specified time, working within budget guidelines; assisting with preparation of annual budget.
- Reviewing timesheets for accuracy and completeness; approving invoices for payment and other District forms.
- Assisting the Manager—Transportation or designate in the interviewing and final selection of Casual Bus drivers and Mechanics; ensuring strict adherence to the District’s Bus Driver training plan standard.
- Assisting in the implementation of the District Winter Operations plan and responding to any emergency situations as required; assisting in the development and implementation of effective preventive and planned maintenance programs; drafts and distribute the annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) program schedule.
- Liaising with staff and external agencies in the performance of job related duties.

Acts for Manager, Transportation when required.

**Bus Driver Training and Development**
Overseeing all aspects in the training and development of bus drivers; this includes:

- Organizing, coordinating and/or teaching new or refresher Bus Driver Professional Development training sessions throughout the school year;
- Oversees the training of all Crossing G

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