School Bus Operations Lead

R & MAY TRANSPORTATION LLC; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth & advancement

Year-round employment

Training & development

Job summary

R & May Transportation is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead daily school bus operations and guide drivers, aides, dispatchers, and staff. The role focuses on staffing routes, safety, and efficient service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in school bus transportation, fluent English and Spanish, and strong leadership. CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsements is a plus; growth opportunities exist in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of school bus transportation experience required
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish
• Previous experience in transportation management, dispatch, routing, operations, or driver supervision
• Strong knowledge of daily school bus operations
• Experience supervising drivers, aides, dispatchers, or transportation employees preferred
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Significant school transportation experience may be considered in place of a degree
• CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AM and PM school transportation operations
• Ensure routes are properly staffed with drivers and aides
• Manage driver call-outs, open routes, and substitute coverage
• Coordinate driver, aide, and vehicle assignments
• Monitor routes, delays, breakdowns, and service issues
• Communicate with school districts, drivers, aides, and management
• Supervise and support dispatch and transportation staff
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and performance
• Assist with routing, scheduling, and route efficiency
• Coordinate vehicle availability with fleet and maintenance departments
• Handle transportation complaints and operational concerns
• Assist with accidents, incidents, and safety-related matters
• Coordinate field trips and additional transportation
• Ensure company policies and applicable school transportation requirements are followed
• Identify operational problems and implement solutions

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Routing management

Dispatch operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Routing software

GPS systems

Transportation software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

R & May Transportation is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead daily school bus operations and guide drivers, aides, dispatchers, and staff. The role focuses on staffing routes, safety, and efficient service delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in school bus transportation, fluent English and Spanish, and strong leadership. CDL with Passenger/School Bus endorsements is a plus; growth opportunities exist in a growing company.