Bus route supervisor jobs in Finland
Bus route supervisors coordinate vehicle movements, routes and drivers, and may supervise loading, unloading, and checking of baggage or express shipped by bus.
Bus route supervisor - Which skills are essential?
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
Supervise the work of others and effectively coordinate the completion of regularly assigned bus routes via various check-in systems.
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.
Know road transport regulations at regional, national, and European level in matters of safety and environmental requirements.
Ensure that drivers meet the legal requirements to operate, arrive at work at required times, present no signs of alcohol or drug abuse, and follow the commissioned itineraries of the day. Monitor drivers to ensure quality work performance and efficiency. Ensure maintenance of record of time expended and distances covered.
Schedule and dispatch drivers, working equipment and service vehicles to desired locations as requested by customers; use telephone or radio communication.
Know local streets and their condition in order to provide efficient and timely transportation services.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
Match types of vehicles to transport routes, taking into consideration service frequency, peak transport times, service area covered, and road conditions.
Investigate road vehicle accidents and conduct post-accident debriefing conferences. Analyse the exact circumstances of the accident and present conclusions to the authorities. Provide recommendations on how future accidents may be prevented.
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
Bus route supervisor - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Use spreadsheet documents for organisation, analysis and data storage in tabular form.
Establish principles and standards of safe driving among staff. Impart information on safe driving practices to staff and ensure that they utilise these in the performance of transport operations.
Conduct alcohol and drug tests according to government and company policies and procedures. Conducts random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing using basic equipment.
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Recruit bus drivers having assessed their skills following examinations, and with consideration of the feedback of other professionals about the ability of the candidates.