Transportation Manager

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the operations of the Transportation Department. This role includes managing staff, ensuring efficient routing for transportation, and maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, significant experience in transportation management, and a valid GA CDL Class B. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Five years of transportation experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Valid GA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises operations in the Transportation Department.
• Coordinates and evaluates day-to-day transportation personnel.
• Manages school bus routing and maintains accurate operational records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Technology Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the organizational and administrative operations of the Transportation Department and the work of subordinates; estimates and requisitions supplies and equipment needed, oversee school bus routing, maintains accurate and current records of operations and cost; prepare and submit reports; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the public and District personnel. This position reports to the Coordinator of Transportation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisors monitors the day-to-day operations, evaluate transportation personnel (Supervisors, Specialist, Routers, Dispatchers, Drivers, etc). Coordinates scheduling for department extra-curriculum programs (field trips, after-school programs, athletics, etc. Assist in the day-to-day payroll, and provides training for support personnel. Responds to accidents as necessary.

Manages the coordination of school day routes for regular and special needs education, after-school routes, summer school routes, and the coordination of homeless transportation. Manages and updates the map in the routing software with updated street information, street speed, hazard status, and direction of travel. Acts as the liaison with the software routing company. Assists in providing information for the State Superintendent’s report.

Assists in maintaining non-transported zones, hazard zones, and school attendance boundaries, assists in creating timelines and deadlines for programs and operating procedures. Manages the operation of the Dispatch Operations Centers. Creates dispatch procedures and guidelines.

Plan, organizes, and support the operations of the District’s vehicle maintenance programs. Requisition and purchases transportation supplies, supervises the customer service center, compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, standards, rules, and policies.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in related field required.

Five (5) years of responsible experience in transportation, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Prior experience in the coordination of a K-12 District or large organization transportation department. Makes recommendations that affect the activities of the District.

Valid GA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B.

Moderate level of judgment required: supervisor is available on a limited-time basis; individual required to establish and evaluate departmental objectives.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.

Requires regular, frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; requires continuing contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.

Requires excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

Applies, recommends, and implements technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the District.

May require travel for off-site training locations and school site visits.

Normal office setting. May require travel for off-site training locations and school site visits.

Light duty - On most occasions sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less.

NOTE: This is a grade 27, 225 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 8