Transportation Director

Head Start-Wacog; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Start-WACOG in Kingman, AZ seeks a Transportation Supervisor to manage daily operations for bus drivers and aides within the district. You will plan routes, supervise staff, and ensure safety compliance while coordinating with parents and officials.

The role emphasizes training coordination, performance evaluations, and responsive handling of incidents. Requires a high school diploma and prior driving/supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience as a school bus driver and in routes planning is valued.
• Strong communication and confidentiality in handling district staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities of bus drivers, bus aides, and dispatchers.
• Coordinates and presents training to keep drivers updated on rules and regulations.
• Plans transportation services for the District.
• Coordinates with parents, administrators and city officials to resolve conflicts.
• Oversees the Safety Trainer in developing training to improve performance.
• Responds to emergency calls and accidents as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules.
• Performs related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Confidentiality

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary/Objective

To supervise the daily activities of bus drivers and bus aides in providing safe, efficient transportation within the Kingman Unified School District #20 and to assist in the overall operation of the transportation department.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Responds to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner
2. Supervises the daily activities of assigned bus drivers, bus aides, and dispatchers
3. Coordinates and presents training in order to keep bus drivers updated on current rules and regulations
4. Performs administrative duties
5. Plans transportation services for the District
6. Coordinates with parents, administrators, city officials and others as needed to resolve conflicts
7. Checks the quality of work and conducts evaluations for all employees under his/her supervision
8. Oversees the Safety Trainer in developing training to improve bus driver/aide performance
9. Participates in continuing professional growth programs and encourage and develop growth opportunities for staff
10. Responds to emergency calls and accidents as needed
11. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules
12. Performs related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
3. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software programs and other programs as it relates to the position
4. Ability to operate most standard office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises bus drivers, bus monitors, and other transportation staff.

Work Environment

This job operates at the transportation office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Regularly required to talk or hear
2. Regularly required to sit, type and focus on a computer screen for long periods of time
3. Regularly required to stand and walk
4. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
5. Occasionally required to assist with the set-up of meetings, training classes, and events

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a 12-month, exempt position. This position is eligible for medical benefits. The employee will work Monday through Friday. Extended work hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be required.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Experience as a school bus driver
3. Two years of supervisory experience desired, preferably in a transportation setting
4. Experience in creating and maintaining routes

Preferred Education and Experience

Thorough geographic knowledge of school district and surrounding area

1. Capable of supervising large numbers of workers

Required Certifications/Licenses

1. Arizona Driver’s License

1. CDL with School Bus Driver Certification

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.