Transportation Supervisor

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Duke University is hiring a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transit operations, coordinate services, and ensure safe, reliable mobility for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. You will lead the team, optimize routes, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the network.

Responsibilities include scheduling, staffing, dispatch, charter coordination, vehicle maintenance oversight, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, safety procedures, and fleet management.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily transit operations, including route scheduling, staffing assignments, vehicle deployment, and service adjustments.
• Monitor bus routes, track vehicle performance, and ensure service reliability through real-time oversight.
• Operate transit vehicles when necessary to support service continuity.
• Develop and maintain operator schedules for semesters, special events, and daily operations.
• Dispatch drivers and communicate route updates and changes.
• Coordinate charter scheduling, staffing, documentation, driver prep, and customer billing processes.
• Participate in preventive maintenance planning and coordinate repairs and service appointments.
• Inspect vehicles to verify safety and compliance.
• Maintain records related to inspections, incidents, and pre/post-trip documentation.
• Train and coach transportation staff on safety and service expectations.
• Monitor employee performance and provide development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of safety and service excellence.
• Analyze operations to identify improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Learn and use transit planning and tracking software for decisions.
• Respond to inquiries about transit services and schedules.

Skills

Strong organizational and scheduling

Coordinate multiple priorities

Transportation operations knowledge

Effective communication

Staff training & coaching

Experience with dispatch software (fav

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B with passenger endorsement

Tools

Transportation tracking software

Job description

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives each team member brings to our community. As a Transportation Supervisor, you will play a critical role in keeping the Duke community connected by overseeing daily transit operations, coordinating transportation services, and ensuring safe, reliable mobility for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. You will join a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional customer service while supporting Duke's mission of excellence in education, research, and healthcare.

As a Transportation Supervisor, you'll lead day-to-day transit operations, optimize transportation services, and drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction across Duke's transportation network.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and oversee daily transit operations, including route scheduling, staffing assignments, vehicle deployment, and service adjustments.
• Monitor bus routes, track vehicle performance, and ensure service reliability through real-time operational oversight.
• Operate transit vehicles when necessary to support service continuity.

Manage Scheduling & Staffing

• Develop and maintain operator schedules to ensure adequate staffing for semester routes, charter services, special events, and daily operations.
• Coordinate employee assignments, substitutions, overtime schedules, vacation coverage, and shift rotations.
• Dispatch drivers and communicate route updates, service changes, and operational notifications.

Coordinate Charter Services

• Assist university departments and community partners in determining transportation needs and selecting appropriate vehicle services.
• Coordinate charter scheduling, staffing, documentation, driver preparation, and customer billing processes.
• Provide operators with route information, service expectations, and event-specific details.

Support Vehicle Maintenance & Safety

• Participate in preventive maintenance planning and coordinate repairs and service appointments for university transit vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles to verify safety standards, operational readiness, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records related to inspections, incidents, accidents, and pre/post-trip documentation.

Train & Develop Team Members

• Train and coach transportation staff on safe vehicle operations, customer service expectations, and operational procedures.
• Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence.

Improve Service & Operational Efficiency

• Analyze transportation operations, route performance, and equipment utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proactively recommend process enhancements, route modifications, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Learn and utilize transit planning and tracking software to support effective decision-making and operational oversight.

Deliver Exceptional Customer Service

• Respond to inquiries related to transit services, bus routes, stops, schedules, and vehicle tracking information.
• Maintain professional communication through daily operational reports, email correspondence, and customer interactions.
• Serve as a resource for transportation-related questions and service concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Duke Transportation Services operations.

What You'll Bring

Education - Work requires the ability to provide instructions, prepare reports, coordinate the work of others, and communicate effectively, generally equivalent to a high school education.

Experience - Work requires three (3) years of experience in transportation services.

North Carolina Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement required within 90 days of hire.

Or An Equivalent Combination Of Education And/Or Experience.

Licensure -

North Carolina Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement required within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, safety procedures, and fleet management principles.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and support team members.
• Experience using transportation tracking, scheduling, or dispatch software preferred.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a community dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and service. Our employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions every day while supporting a world-class institution recognized for excellence across education, healthcare, and research.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.75 to USD $29.96. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.

• comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
• generous retirement benefits
• a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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