School Transportation Director: Fleet & Safety Leadership

Bishop's; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

The Bishop's School in La Jolla, CA seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee daily student transport, fleet readiness, and staff supervision. The role ensures safe, reliable service, regulatory compliance, and budgeting with the business office.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Operations, you will manage routes, driver assignments, vendor relations, and improvement projects, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed for school activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• At least five years of experience in school transportation management with safety and maintenance oversight.
• At least five years of supervisory experience overseeing staff and coordinating vendors.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, and fleet documentation; mechanic's certification not required.
• Valid driver's license; CDL Class B and school bus certifications preferred; credentials must be current before driving duties.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and fleet maintenance software; FMX experience a plus.
• Strong communication, judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily student transportation operations including routes, schedules, driver assignments, dispatch, and contingency planning.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and coach transportation personnel.
• Coordinate with Athletics to provide transportation for practices, games, and activities.
• Manage transportation requests for school-owned vans and SUVs used by faculty and staff.
• Arrange certified bus driver coverage for school activities and serve as backup driver when licensed.
• Maintain communication with parents, students, faculty, and staff regarding schedules and disruptions.
• Review ridership, routing, and performance to identify safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain fleet records in FMX or equivalent system and ensure inspections are up to date.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation laws and DMV requirements.
• Prepare and manage the Transportation Department's annual budget.
• Lead transportation-related improvements and special projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Judgment

Organization

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

FMX fleet management software

Google Workspace

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

The Bishop's School in La Jolla, CA seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee daily student transport, fleet readiness, and staff supervision. The role ensures safe, reliable service, regulatory compliance, and budgeting with the business office.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Campus Operations, you will manage routes, driver assignments, vendor relations, and improvement projects, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed for school activities.