Assistant Depot Manager

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District seeks an Assistant Depot Manager of Transportation Operations to oversee its large routing network for 39,000 students. You will supervise bus drivers and a variety of staff, ensuring safe, efficient service and strong performance metrics.

Reporting to the Director of Transportation, you will drive process improvements, maintain records, and coordinate with unions and community partners to support the Cleveland Plan goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent administration skills and accountability for results.
• Ability to manage a large, diverse team and maintain professional relationships.
• Knowledge of transportation codes, policies, and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manages approximately 150 transportation staff including Bus Drivers and other staff.
• Monitors routes and recommends changes to improve efficiency and safety.
• Investigates transportation accidents or incidents and documents findings.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and district procedures.

Skills

Administration

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Policy understanding

Independence

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Routing software

Job description

Position Type:Administration and ProfessionalsDate Posted:2026-10-26Location:Cuyahoga Heights DepotABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICTThe Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work.BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURESThe Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.THE OPPORTUNITY:Location: Administration or As AssignedReports to: Depot Director, TransportationFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Band: 7Compensation: $68,891.00 - $93, 003.00The Assistant Depot Manager of Transportation Operations will manage a complicated transportation routing system for our 39,000 students in the District. This position provides an individual with superior operations and administrative skills the opportunity to serve as a key contributor to the success of the Cleveland Plan. As the Assistant Manager of our Transportation function, the Manager will also serve as a member of the operations team to ensure our students have their baseline needs supported everyday as they come to school. The Assistant Depot Manager, Transportation reports to the Director of Transportation.ResponsibilitiesManages approximately 150 transportation staff including Bus Drivers and various other classified staff to consistently deliver high impact transportation services so that our schools are positioned to achieve student growthAssures that the performance measures for the department are met and evaluates team members based on the metrics as well as ability to perform all functions of their rolesRecommends reassignments and disciplines to ensure the strongest team is providing our transportation servicesMonitors bus routes and makes recommendations around changes as appropriateInvestigates any transportation accidents or incidentsWorks with the Director to further develop the department procedure manualBe responsible for the daily coverage of routes and provide backup coverage for uncovered routes due to illness, timing conflicts, etc.Maintain in a timely manner attendance, accident, tardiness, disciplinary and other records on each driver assignedInvestigate daily and / or resolve complaints or problems concerning his / her drivers as directedSubmit to the director any investigations of transportation accidents and incidents according to established guidelines and proceduresPrepare detailed and concise accident and incident reports and submit to appropriate personnelApply progressive discipline procedures for attendance, tardiness, absences, accidents, etc.Monitor radio logs for incidents, accidents, breakdowns, etc.Monitor the daily call-off sheet and submit operations reports dailyConduct conferences with individual drivers or groups as neededManage Medicaid billing reports if neededProvides professional development for bus driversHears grievance and disciplinary hearings for the Transportation DepartmentUnderstands and cultivates relationships with the community including, principals, the three unions representing transportation employees, business, families, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District staffServes as liaison to federal, state and local government agencies as necessaryPartners with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to coordinate school transportation operationsResolves issues quickly around bus routes, department operations, student safety, policies and proceduresManages daily inspections and oversees daily activities to comply with applicable local ordinances and State laws, rules and regulations as required by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Highway PatrolPrepares Federal, State and Ohio Department of Education required reportsAll duties as assignedQualificationsA strong commitment to the students in CMSD and a personal sense of accountability around the ultimate success of the Cleveland PlanExcellent administration skillsStrong ability to solve problems quickly and remain flexibleExceptional communication skills, both oral and written, as well as relationship, negotiation, and influencing skillsAbility to manage and support a large, diverse team of peopleStrong customer service ethicAbility to handle problems and stressful situations tactfully and apply proactive problem solving skillsAbility to work independently and maximize opportunities within aligned upon boundariesDemonstrated can-do attitude around significant challengeKnowledge of and ability to understand and interpret applicable policies, state and federal laws relating to Transportation codes, regulations and guidelinesAssociates degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management, public or pupil transportation and public relationsFive (5) years’ experience preferred in Employee Management, public or pupil transportation in an urban settingPublic Regulatory experience requiredMust be able to acquire an Ohio Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employmentExperience as a supervisor in a school district transportation department preferredExperience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)General Knowledge of computer usage with the ability to send and reply to emailsAbility to learn how to use routing computer systems, video equipment systems, and other systems to obtain student transportation information as neededMaintains regular and consistent attendance and punctualityMust be flexible with shift schedules based on the needs/demands of the OperationsAbility to maintain accurate logs of daily events, bus assignments, and route coverage, etcWorking Conditions/Physical DemandsExpected moving, walking and standing consistent with an office environment and occasionally lifting up to 15 poundsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and armsThe employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environmentLocal travel may be required for training/meetingsEducationTo ApplyPlease submit your resume and application using Workday, our online human capital management system. Please note that an offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.EEO StatementWe believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.The District’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District’s Title IX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District’s Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105. The District’s Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity may be reached at:1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800Cleveland, Ohio 44114(216)[e-mail]