Location Manager

Johnson School Bus Service; Kewaskum (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson School Bus Service in Wisconsin seeks a Location Manager to oversee the bus terminal operations, including maintenance, dispatch, and communications with drivers, school districts, and parents for routes and activities.

The role covers driver recruitment, dispatching, routing, safety training, and basic office tasks. A CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsements is required (will train the right candidate); expect extended hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State required Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements (will train qualified candidate).

Responsibilities

• Driver recruitment
• Dispatching
• Routing of students
• Work with school district staff on the discipline of students
• Filing of paperwork for students and employees
• Assist with bookkeeping in office programs on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Ensure all staff are equipped with all necessary job-related training and licensing
• Assist with planning of monthly safety meetings and training
• Drive open routes as needed

Skills

Leadership

Dispatching

Routing

Driver management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is located in Kewaskum, WI. As a Location Manager, the qualified candidate will manage the overall operation of the bus terminal. The position coordinates and manages all functions of the facility including the maintenance, dispatching, communicating with drivers, school district personnel and parents for daily routes, trips and extracurricular activities of students for our clients.

Specific Duties

• Driver recruitment
• Dispatching
• Routing of students
• Work with school district staff on the discipline of students
• Filing of paperwork for students and employees
• Assist with bookkeeping in office programs on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Ensure all staff are equipped with all necessary job-related training and licensing
• Assist with planning of monthly safety meetings and training
• Drive open routes as needed

Qualifications

• State required Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements (will train qualified candidate)
• Be able to pass pre-employment drug test and physical
• Be able to pass criminal background check
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to thrive in fast paced, constantly changing environment to consistently meet tight timelines
• Proficiency in all Microsoft programs and office equipment with ability to learn new programs quickly for routing students
• Ability to evaluate and discipline drivers and enforce company policy and procedure
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate capable leadership skills

Working Conditions

This position normally works in an office environment with some driving. The position may require 40 plus hours of work during the school year and 40 hours when school is not in session and must be available on nights and weekends as needed. This is a year-round position.

Position Type

Full-time

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