Manager, Area Transportation

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Transportation Manager to ensure safe and efficient transportation services for students. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance service quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and logistics skills, with a focus on safety regulations and effective communication. Join a dedicated team committed to providing world-class transportation solutions and make a significant impact on the community's educational experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in transportation management.
• Strong supervisory experience in transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe transportation for students and manage bus routes.
• Coordinate with staff, parents, and students for effective service.

Skills

Management Skills

Logistics Knowledge

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

High School Diploma or G.E.D. with 10 years experience

Master's Degree in Logistics or Transportation Management

Tools

TIMS (Transportation Information Management System)

GPS Technology

Job description

The Area Transportation Manager will review and oversee safe and timely transportation for CMS students to and from school; approved field trips, extended day tutorials, Saturday Academy, athletic events, and all other approved events requiring transportation service.

This individual is required to make decisions regarding the daily operation of his/her transportation area; decisions must align with the policies and practices set forth by district and department guidelines.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives consistent and in alignment with the school district and transportation department vision and goals.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in transportation activities; schedules and reviews activities to insure that work is completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assist in developing and maintaining efficient and timely bus routes utilizing the automated transportation information system (TIMS).
• Communicate clearly, accurately and timely any adjustments in regularly scheduled bus stops, runs and/or routes to the schools, drivers, students and parents within the transportation area's supervisory responsibility.
• Coordinate with administrators, principals, parents, students, as well as bus drivers and bus monitors to improve safety and quality of transportation services.
• Attend parent and school level meetings regarding transportation issues or service levels as required.
• Supervise bus drivers and bus monitors in accomplishment of daily assignments and required service levels.
• Holds all staff accountable to achieve area operations required activities while meeting the department goals as described in the Data Dashboard. Service levels and operational tasks are completed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Evaluates operations and activities of the transportation functions of assigned area; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares and analyzes various reports on area operations and activities.
• Coaches and/or mentors subordinates consistently and fairly; works with employees to improve or correct deficiencies on the job as necessary.
• Conducts employee evaluation and executes progressive disciplinary process for employees with performance issues as required by Human Resources.
• Answers questions and provides information to school system and department staff; investigates problems and recommends corrective action as necessary.
• Assists in the determination of school closing due to inclement weather conditions.
• Investigates accidents involving school buses and other school district vehicles; completes and submits required local and state attorney general office reports.
• Plans and conducts regular safety meetings and other area required instruction with area office staff, drivers and monitors.
• Perform 24 hour on-call response support for transportation services to handleemergencies and unusual situations within CMS and Mecklenburg County.
• Complete department, district and/or state required and/or requested reports completely, accurately and on time.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Minimum

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in business management, logistics and/or transportation managementor

High school diploma or G.E.D. with ten years of transportation related experience with increasing supervisory
responsibilities

• Three - Five years previous management/ supervisory experience
• Masters Degree with emphasis in business management, logistics and/or transportation management
• Ten years work experience in pupil transportation with at least five years in management and transportation supervision

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid North Carolina driver's license.

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and/or procedures used in the operation of a school bus.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses.
• Knowledge of principles or organization and supervision.
• General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. This includes the ability to respond professionally to requests, concerns and inquiries from school system, department staff, and the general public.
• Ability to make effective and immediate decisions under pressure with proper levels of accountability for all assigned staff
• Ability to use technology based management software, to include GPS, online attendance tracking, TIMS, and all other technology made available to supervisors and staff.
• Ability to compile and analyze management data to maintain effective and timely operations, for example; on time arrival of buses at stops and schools
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop meaningful reports, charts and graphs from them.
• Ability to implement strategies that ensure the provision of world-class service to customers.
• Ability to maintain positive internal relationships with other CMS departments and staff members.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work confidentially and with discretion.
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills with both projects and staff
• Physical Requirements:
• Required to walk, stand, sitting, and use repetitive motor coordination with finger dexterity for most of a normal work shift
• Occasionally (less than 2hr) required to bend and stoop, Lift, carry, grasping, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling, climbing, balancing, crawling, and kneeling
• Rarely (does not exist as regular part of job) required to exert physical effort part of a normal work shift in handling objects over 30 pounds
• Rarely (does not exist as regular part of job) handle/work with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury
• There are occasional unpleasant work elements, but the work environment is generally comfortable

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.