Student Transportation Operations Lead

Lady's Childcare & Transportation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas stipend

Marketing stipend

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lady’s Childcare & Transportation is seeking a dependable Transportation Operations Lead to oversee daily routes, driver support, and vehicle oversight in Savannah, GA. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and coordinated operations for student transport.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus experience in transportation or logistics.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Availability for early-morning shifts.
• Experience in transportation, childcare, logistics, or team leadership.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with GPS navigation and mobile apps.
• Ability to safely transport children and follow company procedures.
• Dependable attendance and professional conduct.
• Ability to pass background and driving-record checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned morning, midday, afternoon, or support routes as needed.
• Ensure drivers arrive at student pickup locations on time and prepared.
• Monitor route progress, delays, cancellations, and schedule adjustments.
• Coordinate driver coverage and respond to transportation issues.
• Obtain management authorization before implementing route changes.
• Support smooth transitions between transportation shifts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned drivers.
• Assist with onboarding, ride-alongs, and route familiarization.
• Reinforce punctuality, attendance, communication, and professionalism.
• Report performance concerns and operational challenges to management.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Verify completion of weekly vehicle safety inspections.
• Monitor vehicle cleanliness, fuel levels, and maintenance needs.
• Report mechanical issues and coordinate approved maintenance.
• Ensure phones, tablets, safety seats, student supplies, and tracking equipment are ready.
• Support scheduled vehicle inspections and equipment inventory.
• Assist with transportation updates and parent concerns.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with families.
• Follow all student pickup, drop-off, attendance, and safety procedures.
• Document and report incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in daily operational meetings and check-ins.
• Assist with route assignments, staffing coverage, and scheduling.
• Monitor required transportation documentation.
• Provide management with daily operational updates.
• Support company initiatives, parent engagement, and service improvements.

Skills

Driver license

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

GPS navigation

Tools

Brightwheel

Homebase

Life360

Job description

Lady’s Childcare & Transportation is seeking a dependable Transportation Operations Lead to oversee daily routes, driver support, and vehicle oversight in Savannah, GA. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and coordinated operations for student transport.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, plus experience in transportation or logistics.