Manager I - Transportation

Fort Worth ISD; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 74,735 - 90,043; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is hiring a Transportation Operations Manager in Wichita, Kansas. The successful candidate will assist in managing the district's transportation department, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating transportation for extracurricular activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, alongside 5-9 years of transportation experience. Candidates must also possess a valid Texas Driver's License and a commitment to professional conduct, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years' experience in transportation required.
• Clear and valid Texas Driver's License with P and S endorsements.
• Experience in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists director with managing transportation operations.
• Supervises dispatch office staff to maintain efficacy.
• Coordinates training programs for bus drivers.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Problem solving

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Accredited High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

District vehicle

Job description

Openings as of 7/5/2026.

Job Details

• Job ID: 7501
• Reports to: Director III - Transportation
• PC#: 13419
• Pay Grade: 403
• Salary Range: $74,735 - $90,043
• Duty Days: 239

Position Purpose

Assists the director with managing the district's transportation operations. Ensures safe and efficient operation of the transportation department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leadership and Training

• Evaluates and supervises the operational functions of the dispatch office and staff to ensure efficacy; oversees team leaders, dispatchers, and lot supervisors.
• Responsible for investigating reported concerns and takes appropriate action to resolve concerns/issues.
• Schedules meetings with principals, parents, and employees, to resolve transportation, school, and/or student-related issues as necessary.
• Assists in making recommendations that may improve transportation operation efficiency.
• Organizes and facilitates routine staff meetings, related but not limited to, employee concerns and training needs.
• Coordinates transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
• Assigns bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and finds substitutes if needed.
• Coordinates the function and efficacy for weekend warriors, early‑start up crew, and the disinfection of school buses.
• Coordinates driver improvement training programs (e.g., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), National Safety Council Defensive Driving).
• Supervises Training Coordinator to ensure effectiveness of training process and promotes improvements to training program as needed.
• Supervises the Transportation Technology Technician and coordinates with them to implement operational processes to maintain our technology equipment in good working order.

Compliance

• Ensures understanding and implementation of federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
• Prepares, processes, and maintains all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
• Complies with all reporting and documentation, including issue/concern reports, training, special trip records, certifications, and driving record issues.
• Ensures employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
• Participates in development of the District's disaster plan and takes an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.

Safety

• Observes all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
• Ensures proper condition of emergency equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, and reflector.
• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co‑workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job‑related duties as assigned and in accordance with the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the workplace.
• Knowledge of office procedures and of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Skill at an intermediate level in using Microsoft Office 365, especially Access, Word, and Excel (PivotTables and functions including vLookup).
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately with attention to detail.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in complex problem solving; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to facilitate effective interaction with division leadership and staff, and direct training of staff members.
• Ability to prepare oral or written communications, such as presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to lead the preparation of complex reports and business processes.
• Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Transports students from home to school, and school to home as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; District vehicle including but not limited to school buses.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:
  • Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching.
  • Frequent walking; regular driving.
• Hearing: Performs tasks requiring full‑range hearing to distinguish sounds inside and outside of the vehicle; with or without hearing devices.
• Vision: Performs tasks requiring sharp vision (close and distance), color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; with or without corrective lenses.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather) on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; exposure to dust and noise, vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; occasional prolonged hours; occasional statewide travel.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; frequently works prolonged or irregular hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required.
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university preferred.
• Certification/License:
  • Clear and valid Texas Driver's License (Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements) required.
  • Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required.
• Experience:
  • 5‑9 years' experience in transportation required.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Approved combinations:
  • HS/GED/TxCHSE (9 years)
  • Bachelor's degree (5 years)
• Language:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

Insurability Requirements For All Drivers

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre‑employment, random, post‑accident or reasonable suspicion.
• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
  • moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
  • failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
  • equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive. NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.