Campus Transportation Lead: Safe, Efficient Bus Ops

IDEA Public Schools; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision Plans

Disability/Life Insurance

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

The Transportation Assistant Manager at IDEA Public Schools supports the Campus Transportation Manager in coordinating all campus transportation needs. Responsibilities include scheduling bus routes, learning daily bus operations, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while training staff on routing software.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven route optimization, and collaboration with drivers and site staff to ensure on-time, reliable service for students.

Qualifications

• Education: GED or High School Diploma
• Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior
• License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements
• Completed bus driver safety training course
• Must be over 18 years old
• Pass alcohol and drug tests
• DOT Physical Examination
• Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• The safe transportation of all students is the #1 priority.
• Oversee the daily operations of the dispatch office; monitors two-way radios to effectively address bus problems, lateness and accidents.
• Receive and respond to drivers' accidents; drives to accident scenes and conduct internal accident investigations; gather information, take photos and assist students and staff; obtain accident reports from the highway patrol and police agencies.
• Receive and respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.

Job description

The Transportation Assistant Manager at IDEA Public Schools supports the Campus Transportation Manager in coordinating all campus transportation needs. Responsibilities include scheduling bus routes, learning daily bus operations, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while training staff on routing software.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven route optimization, and collaboration with drivers and site staff to ensure on-time, reliable service for students.