School Transportation Operations Lead

Blue Ridge Transportation; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Transportation in Lakeside, AZ, is hiring a Transportation Coordinator to manage daily bus routes, scheduling, and driver supervision. You will coordinate transportation services for regular and special education, field trips, and athletic events, while ensuring compliance with DPS, ADE, and FMCSA.

Excellent communication with staff, parents, and administrators is essential. The role requires coordinating fleet maintenance, budget support, and safety training, with a 12-month calendar

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school transportation operations and routing principles.
• Knowledge of Arizona pupil transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with diverse staff.
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office, student information systems, and transportation routing software.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily school bus routes, schedules, and transportation assignments.
• Assist with planning and optimizing bus routes utilizing routing software and student enrollment data.
• Coordinate transportation services for regular education, special education, extracurricular activities, field trips, and athletic events.
• Respond to transportation concerns, emergencies, accidents, and route changes.
• Maintain effective communication with school administrators, parents, students, and transportation staff regarding route information and transportation issues.
• Assist with recruiting, training, scheduling, and evaluating school bus drivers and transportation personnel.
• Maintain driver certification records and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Coordinate substitute driver assignments and route coverage.
• Monitor driver attendance, work schedules, and timekeeping records.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Arizona Department of Education (ADE), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and district regulations.
• Maintain transportation records required by state and federal agencies.
• Coordinate and document required safety meetings, driver training, and certifications.
• Assist in conducting accident investigations and implementing corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to district safety procedures and student transportation policies.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules with mechanics and service providers.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, fuel usage, and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor fleet condition and assist in planning for vehicle replacement and acquisition.
• Ensure buses meet all state inspection requirements.
• Prepare reports related to transportation operations, mileage, ridership, maintenance, and costs.
• Assist with transportation budgeting and expenditure tracking.
• Maintain records required for Arizona State transportation funding and reimbursement programs.
• Support annual audits and state reporting requirements.
• Respond professionally to parent, staff, and community inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve transportation concerns in a timely manner.
• Promote positive relationships between the transportation department, students, families, and district stakeholders.

Skills

Route planning

Scheduling

Communication

Supervision

Routing software

Education

Associate's degree or higher in transportation management

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Routing software

Job description

Blue Ridge Transportation in Lakeside, AZ, is hiring a Transportation Coordinator to manage daily bus routes, scheduling, and driver supervision. You will coordinate transportation services for regular and special education, field trips, and athletic events, while ensuring compliance with DPS, ADE, and FMCSA.

Excellent communication with staff, parents, and administrators is essential. The role requires coordinating fleet maintenance, budget support, and safety training, with a 12-month calendar