Transport Manager

Hindustan International School; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan International School in Chennai is seeking a Transport Manager to oversee school transport operations, ensuring student safety, timeliness of bus services, vehicle maintenance, and regulatory compliance across campuses.

The role requires 5–10 years of fleet management and staff supervision, a graduate degree, and basic MS Excel skills; travel to campuses will be required to inspect vehicles and supervise operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; Transport Management qualification preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or educational institution.
• Experience in fleet management, route planning, and staff supervision.
• Basic MS Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage bus routes, schedules, pick-up/drop-off points, and daily transport operations.
• Supervise drivers, attendants, attendance, discipline, and performance.
• Ensure regular vehicle maintenance and timely renewal of permits, insurance, fitness certificates, and other statutory documents.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and transport budgets.
• Ensure student safety during boarding, travel, and dispersal.
• Handle parent complaints, transport issues, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Maintain transport records and submit periodic reports to Management.
• Coordinate with Principals, campus administrators, and transport staff.
• Travel to various campuses as required to inspect vehicles and supervise transport operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transport safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Team management

Communication

Fleet management

Route planning

Staff supervision

MS Excel

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Transport Management qualification preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description Transport Manager

Department: Transport / Administration

Location: Chennai

Reports To: Principal / Management

1. Job Purpose

To manage school transport operations, ensuring student safety, timely bus services, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with applicable regulations across all campuses.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Manage bus routes, schedules, pick-up/drop-off points, and daily transport operations.
• Supervise drivers, attendants, attendance, discipline, and performance.
• Ensure regular vehicle maintenance and timely renewal of permits, insurance, fitness certificates, and other statutory documents.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and transport budgets.
• Ensure student safety during boarding, travel, and dispersal.
• Handle parent complaints, transport issues, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Maintain transport records and submit periodic reports to Management.
• Coordinate with Principals, campus administrators, and transport staff.
• Travel to various campuses as required to inspect vehicles and supervise transport operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transport safety regulations.

3. Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; Transport Management qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or educational institution.
• Experience in fleet management, route planning, and staff supervision.
• Basic computer knowledge, including MS Excel.

4. Key Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Planning and coordination.
• Problem-solving and communication.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and transport safety.
• Record-keeping and cost control.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties assigned by the Management based on institutional requirements.