Commercial Driver License Specialist and DMV Liaison

Overview

Commercial Driver License Specialist & DMV Liaison

Pitt County Schools Job Description

Commercial Driver License Specialist & DMV Liaison

Report To: Office Supervisor, Assistant Director, Transportation Director

Term of Employment: 12 Months

Pay Grade: 61

Performance Evaluation: Performance is to be evaluated annually

Education/

Qualifications:

Must be eligible for a school bus driver's license (CDL)

Knowledge of School Bus Traffic & Safety

Ability to multitask

Efficient written and verbal communication

Associates Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Schedule the Commercial Driver License (CDL) classes (face-to-face and online)
• Use the NCDOT State Automated Drivers License System (SADLS) to ensure CDL candidates are eligible for a Class B CDL with the School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements, as well as driver verification forms for PCS.
• Assign PCS Staff to CDL classes, and send out email and calendar invites to candidates and supervisors
• Attend CDL class and test sessions at the DMV to speak with PCS personnel about the CDL process, insure the proper paperwork is distributed, and answer their questions
• Notify employees' supervisors of random drug screening selection and process
• Release School Bus Driver Certificate (pocket card) to drivers
• Track the status of driver credentials for district personnel:
• Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• School Bus Driver Certificate (pocket card)
• Medical Examiner's Certificate (for Commercial Driver Medical Certification) Form MCSA-5876
• Maintain records of CDL, medical, pocket cards, consent forms, drug screenings, and accidents.
• Answer emails and calls with questions about CDL classes, training, study guide, renewals, and reimbursements.
• Submit and route reimbursements paperwork for classes, training, permits, and licenses.
• Monitor and report on drug screenings (random, requested, and initial)
• Serve as DMV Liaison by:
• Coordinating with the DMV Trainer about daily appointments & training schedule.
• Schedule appointments with the DMV Trainer for behind-the-wheel/school bus driver certificate training.
• Schedule appointments with the DMV Trainer for School Bus Driver Certificate (pocket card) renewals
• Schedule employees for corrective training with DMV Trainer for moving violations that are observed, reported, or ticketed.
• Schedule the appointments with the DMV office for CDL candidates experiencing difficulties in picking up their CDL permits.
• Hold a Class B CDL with the School Bus(S) and Passenger (P) endorsements
• Greet and assist visitors to the Transportation Department
• Data Entry:
• School Bus Mechanical Log (Service Call Log TD-28S)
• Update the Sub/spare bus spreadsheet (Spare Vehicle Assignment Form TD-27)
• Call and or text mechanics with all bus mechanical issues
• Prepare paperwork and keys for activity bus check outs for field trips.
• Navigation and GPS tracking in the Samsara Fleet Tracking
• Update dispatch information in Edulog System management as needed
• Perform office duties to include, and not limited to:
• Answer a multi line phone, deliver messages, place calls
• Make office supply lists
• Operate office machinery change out cartridges on printer
• Receive and copy all DOT physicals
• Hand out Authorization forms for Vitality
• Issues out School Bus Drivers Pocket Cards
• Assist payroll with timesheets
• Participates in trainings and workshops
• Performs any other related as assigned by the Transportation Director.