Transportation Supervisor

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We are currently accepting applications for a full‑time Transportation Supervisor position requiring a Class B CDL.

Pay Range: $35,555 – $54,625, set by experience.
Benefits: Plus benefits with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

Supervisor of Transportation
Exemption Status/Test:
Non‑Exempt

Superintendent – Date Revised

Transportation

Supervise and manage district transportation operations, ensuring safe and efficient service and overseeing maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.

• Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Knowledge of energy management, vehicle repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to conduct on‑site inspections of vehicle repair and maintenance operations.
• Ability to manage budget and personnel.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Manage delivery of transportation services for students, ensuring safe, on‑time pick‑up and drop‑off.
• Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules, developing plans to meet future transportation needs.
• Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
• Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
• Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
• Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
• Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance, prioritizing and processing work orders timely; contract outside services when necessary.

• Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Compile, maintain, file, and present all required reports and records.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
• Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and payroll data delivered timely.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Develop and administer the transportation budget, ensuring operations are cost‑effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts, initiating purchases per budgetary limitations and district policies; approve and forward invoices to accounting.
• Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment and purchase of new vehicles as necessary.

• Implement district’s student discipline policies regarding transportation use and enforce discipline or suspension of riding privileges as needed.
• Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; make recommendations for assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.

• Enforce safety standards conforming with state, federal, and insurance regulations; develop preventive safety program.
• Assess road conditions and hazards; advise administration on inclement weather impacting school starts or closures.
• Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
• Maintain safety standards in compliance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
• Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure transportation equipment remains in excellent operating condition.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Participate in the development of the district’s disaster plan and be prepared to respond to emergencies.
• Attend and present at conferences and school…