Transportation Supervisor

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the district's pupil transportation operations. You will supervise the transportation department staff and direct all bus and vehicle operations, ensuring safe and efficient daily routes for students.

You will coordinate with district leadership, monitor licensing compliance, and report on transportation performance. The role requires strong people leadership, budgeting input, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate preferred.
• College Business courses preferred
• CDL Class B with PS endorsement or obtain it within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise transportation department staff, including hiring, disciplining, and evaluating.
• Manage transportation systems to support instructional and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with Director, Fleet Manager and Transportation Supervisor to maintain operations.
• Communicate with parents, district administration and staff about transportation issues.
• Ensure compliance with state laws, district policies, and licensing requirements; maintain records for state reimbursement.

Education

Associate's degree or two-year college certificate

College Business courses

CDL Class B with PS endorsement or obtain within 3 months

Job description

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate preferred.
• College Business courses preferred
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with a PS endorsement or obtain it within 3 months of

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two-year college certificate preferred.
• College Business courses preferred
• Must possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B with a PS endorsement or obtain it within 3 months of

employment.

Job Goals

Oversee the transportation of students. Organize, supervise and direct pupil transportation program. Supervise operation of school buses and small vehicles owned by the district. Recruit and supervise all driver/monitor personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise transportation department staff to include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating.
• Manage transportation operational systems to meet the requirements for instructional and extra-curricular activities.
• Promote a productive, positive and cooperative workplace environment through shared goals, mutual respect, employee recognition and equal opportunity. Work collaboratively with Director, Fleet Manager and other Transportation Supervisor
• Communicate with parents, district administration and staff as necessary regarding transportation issues.
• Ensure that the department adheres to all state laws, statutes, and district policies. Oversee appropriate training of personnel to meet mandated requirements for qualification and licensing. Maintain records and submit reports for state reimbursement funds.
• Collaboratively resolve student discipline issues involving busing with District administrators.
• Oversee preparation of bus routes and schedules to provide transportation for eligible students to all approved locations.
• Assist in needed preparation of the Transportation Department strategic plan and budget.
• Attend appropriate meetings and represent the transportation department as needed
• Compose and discuss driver/monitor and office staff evaluations.
• Evening, weekend, holiday and on-call supervisory responsibilities
• Organize and maintain transportation and operational employee files.
• Maintain, evaluate, audit and approve driver, monitor and office staff time, attendance records and payroll. Audit and compare timeclock, schedule, and GPS data
• Conduct collision investigations, assign refresher training, manage collision files.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Technical Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal relation skills, and oral and written communication skills.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the transportation administrator.
• Ability to follow the outlined chain of command. Keep Director of Transportation apprised of any concerns or issues
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.

Salary

The Transportation Supervisor salary ranges from $76,055.00 - $104,892.00

Benefits

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period

261 days per year - 8 Hour Work Day