Interim Transportation Operations Manager

ESC of Eastern Ohio Consortium; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austintown Local Schools is seeking an experienced, organized Interim Supervisor of Transportation to oversee the day-to-day operations of the district's transportation department and provide continuity of leadership during the interim period.

In this role you will supervise staff, manage routes and fleet, coordinate safety programs, and ensure reliable transportation for eligible students, working closely with district leadership and building administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in school transportation, transportation management, operations, supervision, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of school transportation safety requirements, routing, bus operations, and fleet management.
• Ability to supervise and work collaboratively with drivers, mechanics, administrators, parents, students, and community members.
• Strong public-relations and customer-service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential personnel and operational information.
• Basic computer and transportation-management technology skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the District transportation department.
• Ensure the safe transportation of eligible students.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate transportation department personnel.
• Assign bus drivers and substitute drivers to routes.
• Monitor and adjust K–12 bus routes to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Assist with the recruitment, orientation, and training of bus drivers and substitute drivers.
• Conduct and coordinate driver safety meetings and transportation training.
• Ensure transportation staff comply with applicable laws, regulations, District policies, and safety requirements.
• Maintain appropriate route information, maps, student lists, seating information, and transportation records.
• Monitor the condition, cleanliness, maintenance, and repair needs of the District transportation fleet.
• Coordinate transportation services for students with disabilities and other specialized transportation needs.
• Respond to transportation concerns from parents, students, administrators, and staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicate with the Superintendent regarding road conditions, accidents, emergencies, and transportation-related concerns.
• Assist with transportation budgeting, purchasing, and fleet planning.
• Work collaboratively with building administrators and District departments regarding arrival, dismissal, routing, and transportation needs.
• Maintain positive working relationships with local, county, and state road officials and other community partners.
• Be available before or after the regular school day when emergencies or operational needs require.

Skills

School transportation management

Leadership & supervision

Safety compliance

Routing & fleet planning

Communication & customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Austintown Local Schools is seeking an experienced, organized Interim Supervisor of Transportation to oversee the day-to-day operations of the district's transportation department and provide continuity of leadership during the interim period.

In this role you will supervise staff, manage routes and fleet, coordinate safety programs, and ensure reliable transportation for eligible students, working closely with district leadership and building administrators.