Transportation Manager

Position Summary

Transportation Manager supports the Director of Transportation in planning, coordinating, and implementing all transportation operations, including bus scheduling, routing, dispatching, compliance, and communication systems. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost‑effective transportation services aligned with district goals.

• Assist in developing and implementing transportation policies, programs, and procedures, including schedules, routes, and driver assignments.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of vehicle and driver utilization to optimize routes and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure transportation operations support instructional priorities and minimize disruptions to learning.
• Develop systematic routing plans for summer school and special programs.
• Provide guidance and support to transportation staff, contractors, and vendors in daily and strategic operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety and training programs for drivers and staff.
• Address complaints and inquiries from parents, school administrators, and contractors promptly and professionally.
• Promote safe and equitable transportation services for all students.
• Collaborate with School Safety Services to monitor road conditions and assist with school closure decisions during inclement weather.
• Work with building administrators and drivers to manage student behavior on buses.
• Act as liaison with support departments to ensure compliance and successful completion of district projects.
• Maintain and monitor transportation tracking systems and records to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Assist in preparing and managing the annual transportation budget, ensuring compliance with financial responsibilities.
• Oversee driver communication systems, resolve technical issues, and recommend cost‑control measures.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and district policies related to school transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with the district’s mission and values.

• Safe, reliable, and equitable operational systems in every school.
• Timely delivery of services that protect instructional time.
• Transparent management of routes, personnel, and resources.
• Cross‑functional integration of all operational divisions.
• Equity in service access across all communities and schools.

• 95%+ on‑time service delivery.
• 100% compliance with all regulatory, audit, and safety requirements.
• Documented evidence of equitable service access across schools.
• Quarterly monitoring confirms alignment of safety initiatives to literacy, numeracy, and postsecondary goals.
• Year‑over‑year increases in principal, staff, and student satisfaction with safety programs and services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management, Logistics, Education, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in transportation operations or logistics management.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with student behavior management.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and school transportation compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze routes, schedules, and operational data for efficiency improvements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to systematically gather and analyze information to make sound judgment resolutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per district insurance requirements.

• Master’s degree in Transportation Management, Logistics, Education, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems and related technology.
• Education Administrative Certificate.

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Physical agility, able to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, walk, reach and climb stairs.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.

This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, disability, or national origin.