School Transportation & Fleet Manager

The Bishop's School; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Lunch provided

Job summary

The Bishop's School in La Jolla, CA seeks a Transportation Manager to lead daily student transportation, supervise drivers, and manage a 22-vehicle fleet. The role ensures safety, route efficiency, and budget reporting, with collaboration across Athletics and the business office.

This is a 12-month, in-person position with occasional evenings or weekends. Requires a Bachelor's degree (related field) or equivalent, 5+ years in school transportation management, supervisory experience, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in school transportation management or related operations.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including leading staff and coordinating vendors.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, vehicle inspections, repair coordination, and fleet documentation; mechanic certification not required.
• Valid driver's license; CDL/Class B and school bus credentials preferred; all credentials required before driving.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred; maintain any required certifications for driving duties.
• 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 staff; establish safety and performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Athletics to arrange transportation for practices and events and allocate related costs.
• Manage transportation requests for School vehicles used by faculty and staff for trips and programs.
• Arrange bus driver coverage for activities; serve as backup driver when licensed and needed.
• Communicate schedule changes, delays, and disruptions to parents, students, and staff.
• Review ridership and performance to identify improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Safety advocacy

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

FMX

Fleet maintenance software

Google Workspace

Job description

The Bishop's School in La Jolla, CA seeks a Transportation Manager to lead daily student transportation, supervise drivers, and manage a 22-vehicle fleet. The role ensures safety, route efficiency, and budget reporting, with collaboration across Athletics and the business office.

This is a 12-month, in-person position with occasional evenings or weekends. Requires a Bachelor's degree (related field) or equivalent, 5+ years in school transportation management, supervisory experience, and a valid