Transportation Manager

Transportation Manager

Waterloo Community School District CENTRAL STORES - Waterloo, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5725273
Final date to receive applications: Jun 16, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: May 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Title: Transportation Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Administrative Support

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Operational Services

Job Summary: This position is responsible for managing the district’s student transportation program and acting as a liaison between families and the transportation company.

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Additional training or education in logistics preferred
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred

• N/A

• Experience in student transportation preferred

• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to accuracy and accountability
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrable problem solving ability
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio-economic status or disability
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle adversity in an effective manner
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Knowledge of transportation requirements for special needs populations
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to handle crises and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work extended or adjusted work hours when needed, including occasional nights and weekends

• Ability to learn new computer software/applications
• Word processing skills
• Spreadsheet skills
• Electronic presentation skills
• Web navigation skills
• E‑mail management skills
• Knowledge of computer‑related storage devices
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

• District Monitors and Drivers

• Building administrators, secretaries and Student Services staff
• Bus service personnel
• Parents/Guardians

• Collaborates with the district transportation vendor on bus route scheduling, distribution of route materials.
• Develops, maintains and monitors a record keeping system for routing issues, concerns and changes.
• Assists district router with routing issues, concerns or changes as needed.
• Compiles information and files non-public student transportation claims.
• Compiles information and files annual transportation reports with the Department of Education.
• Compiles information for Board meetings.
• Coordinates with Student Services for summer school bus transportation.
• Coordinates the communication of bus route materials for the start of the school year.
• Communicates with families and the community in the event of route disruption.
• Investigates and resolves parent and staff complaints.
• Handles calls from parents regarding Durham issues involving staff or safety concerns.
• Communicates with parents, staff, students and Durham employees in a respectful manner.
• Informs the Director of Operational Services and Superintendent of potential problems or unusual events in a timely manner.
• Monitors bus schedules (including riding routes) for on-time deliveries, late arrivals or other issues and adjusts routes as necessary.
• Records and reviews data on Durham staffing complaints including timing of bus routes (on time vs late).
• Reviews video footage as needed surrounding complaints from Durham, district or parents.
• Communicates with Durham to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
• Ensures safe, efficient, effective and responsive transportation service is being provided.
• Reviews billing of hours to ensure expenditures are accurate.
• Communicates with school building administration on timing issues with buses or any other issues as needed.
• Coordinates with Dispatch to establish route standards for time and miles.
• Works with bus service personnel to identify and address issues with bus…