Transportation Manager
Job Description
- Position Type:
Transportation - Date Posted:
4/15/2025 - Location:
Transportation - Peoria, AZ - Date Available:
July 2025 - Closing Date:
05/15/2025 Additional Information: - Driver Supervisors
- Dispatchers
- MKV/Parent Portal Associates
- Indirect supervision of all company staff outside of the Administrative Team
- Supervise daily operations within the Transportation Department to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Work closely with the Director of Transportation on operational planning and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare and present reports on department performance and operational needs.
- Develop and implement strategies, procedures, and business plans to support department growth.
- Conduct employee evaluations and implement corrective action plans as necessary.
- Oversee training programs for CDL drivers and school bus drivers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate records as required by local, state, and federal guidelines for CDL holders, including MAP-21, FMCSA, and Arizona DOT CDL standards.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the department budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Approve purchases within budgetary constraints and company policies.
- Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations related to school bus transportation and maintenance.
- Coordinate in-service training and professional development activities for transportation personnel.
- Oversee transportation programs for instructional and extracurricular activities as outlined by district procedures.
- Maintain communication between staff, parents, and relevant agencies to address transportation concerns.
- Assist in forecasting future transportation needs based on student population trends.
- Keep the Director of Transportation informed about program-related activities, challenges, and opportunities.
- Stay informed on industry developments through professional development activities.
- Uphold safety standards in accordance with regulatory and insurance requirements.
- Produce high-quality written materials for staff communication and training.
- Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising transportation personnel, making recommendations for employment, promotion, and discipline.
- Support discipline procedures related to student conduct on buses, collaborating with school officials.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational goals.
- Operational Leadership
- Develop efficient workflows to enhance department productivity.
- Implement policies and procedures that support long-term operational objectives.
- Ensure all transportation operations align with safety and compliance standards.
- Staff Development & Supervision
- Supervise and support transportation personnel, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Oversee training programs to enhance skills and maintain compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations.
- Implement safety programs and monitor compliance with transportation laws.
- Strategic Planning & Communication
- Collaborate with leadership to set department goals and strategies.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address concerns and improve services.
- State and federal transportation regulations and safety standards.
- School transportation operations and industry best practices.
- Budget management and financial planning in a transportation setting.
- Leadership, team management, and performance evaluation.
- Decision-making and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
- Effective communication with staff, parents, and regulatory agencies.
- Using software applications for transportation management and reporting.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
- 5+ years of administrative leadership in student transportation (Required)
- Experience in staff supervision and training (Required)
- Experience creating and maintaining CDL training programs (Required)
- Clean driving and background record (Certified 39-month MVR) (Required)
- Commercial Driver’s License with:
- S (School Bus) Endorsement (Required)
- P (Passenger) Endorsement (Required)
- Air Brakes (Preferred)
- Ability to pass a Department of Public Safety (DPS) physical agility test.
- Flexibility to work in various weather conditions and potentially hazardous environments.
- Willingness to work outside normal hours as needed.
- Work Environment / Physical Activities
- Frequent standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
- Regular use of hands, including significant finger dexterity.
- Occasional lifting/moving of 20+ pounds.
| Transportation Manager | JobID: 22092 |
Position Title: Transportation Manager
Department: Transportation
Supervisor: Director of Transportation
Term of Employment: 12 Months (248 Day)
Salary Classification: Grade 12 Salaried Exempt
Duties and Responsibilities
Other Requirements
Work may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous materials such as fuel fumes and vehicle fluids.
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