Transportation Supervisor

Union Elementary District; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Elementary District in Tolleson, Arizona is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the district's transportation program, ensuring safe and efficient student transit. You will supervise staff, manage routes and fleet operations, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role involves driver training, budget monitoring, incident response, and communication with families and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Administrative/managerial experience in operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and supports transportation personnel.
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors daily bus routes, field trips, and transportation services.
• Maintains route maps, schedules, transportation records, and required reports.
• Provides driver training and ensures drivers meet state and District requirements.
• Oversees fleet operations, preventative maintenance, repairs, and department inventory.
• Responds to transportation incidents, accidents, complaints, emergencies, and route concerns.
• Monitors department budgets and expenditures.
• Communicates transportation updates, delays, concerns, and service changes with staff, administration, and families.
• Ensures compliance with District policies and applicable transportation laws and regulations.
• Drives a bus route or District vehicle as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Transportation management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Transportation Supervisor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924573
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Transportation Supervisor

Purpose

The Transportation Supervisor oversees the District’s transportation program to ensure students are transported safely and efficiently. This position supervises transportation staff, manages routes and fleet operations, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and supports the daily operations of the Transportation Department.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and supports transportation personnel.
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors daily bus routes, field trips, and transportation services.
• Maintains route maps, schedules, transportation records, and required reports.
• Provides driver training and ensures drivers meet state and District requirements.
• Oversees fleet operations, preventative maintenance, repairs, and department inventory.
• Responds to transportation incidents, accidents, complaints, emergencies, and route concerns.
• Monitors department budgets and expenditures.
• Communicates transportation updates, delays, concerns, and service changes with staff, administration, and families.
• Ensures compliance with District policies and applicable transportation laws and regulations.
• Drives a bus route or District vehicle as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.

Experience: Job-related experience in a specialized field; minimum of three years of successful administrative/managerial experience.

Required Licenses & Clearances

• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Bus Driver’s Certificate
• Bus Driver Trainer Certificate
• Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance
• AZDOT/DPS Drug Test Clearance
• AZDOT Physical Exam
• Ability to maintain required certificates and licenses

Skills & Abilities

Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and transportation management skills. Knowledge of school transportation requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, safe driving practices, and driver training requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kaylee Carrasco , Employee Services Analyst
• Employee Services
• Tolleson, Arizona 85353
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]