District Student Transportation Operations Manager

Atlanta Public Schools; Banning (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools seeks an Operations Manager (Transportation) to lead daily pupil transportation, supervise bus and dispatch operations, and optimize routing and staffing. The role drives safety, reliability, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with district policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, coordinating recruitment and training, and collaborating with schools, families, and district departments to meet transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Transportation, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Georgia State Drivers' CDL license with Passenger & School Bus endorsement required
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation, logistics, fleet, operations, or a related field required
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience required

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities of the pupil transportation program to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant transportation services
• Oversee bus and dispatch operations, routing and planning activities, transportation personnel, and related processes
• Monitor service performance, staffing, safety, and operational metrics and address issues
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and deployment of transportation personnel
• Develop and monitor transportation procedures, workflows, and reports to strengthen efficiency and accountability
• Collaborate with transportation leadership, schools, families, and district departments to align operations with policies and priorities
• Ensure compliance with federal/state requirements and safety standards for transportation of students with disabilities

Skills

Transportation operations

Leadership

Workforce scheduling

Performance management

Data analysis

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Transportation/Logistics/Operations Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation management systems

Job description

Atlanta Public Schools seeks an Operations Manager (Transportation) to lead daily pupil transportation, supervise bus and dispatch operations, and optimize routing and staffing. The role drives safety, reliability, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with district policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, coordinating recruitment and training, and collaborating with schools, families, and district departments to meet transportation