Transportation Supervisor (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Transportation Supervisor to lead and supervise bus drivers, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students. This role involves overseeing operations, managing employee assignments, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders to address concerns. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of safety regulations, and the ability to communicate effectively. If you're passionate about ensuring student safety and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise bus drivers to achieve transportation performance goals.
• Maintain knowledge of active routes and school locations for timely services.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding transportation issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bus drivers and ensure safe and timely transportation of students.
• Review policies and ensure consistency in disciplinary actions and investigations.
• Develop good relations with stakeholders and address community concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of safety regulations

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Routing technology software

Online mapping applications

Job description

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1. Lead and supervise bus drivers to achieve transportation performance goals and expectations as they relate to the service center operations and the safe and timely transportation of all passengers.
2. Provide support to leadership regarding employee management—bus driver assignments, attendance, overtime, accident protocols, and reporting of hazardous routes or other issues.
3. Oversee an equitable system for covering routes and support dispatch duties if required.
4. Review and understand Dallas ISD policies, Student Transportation guidelines, and procedures to ensure consistency in decisions and actions, including disciplinary actions, investigations, conflict resolution, and personnel matters.
5. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate communication regarding route statuses to address concerns from schools, leadership, parents, and community members.
6. Oversee weekly and monthly student counts submitted by drivers and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
7. Develop and maintain good relations with the service center team, campuses, teachers, and parents, ensuring community concerns are reviewed and followed up on promptly.
8. Review routing system data and bus video footage periodically to provide feedback and ensure accountability with transportation protocols and district policies, including student discipline.
9. Maintain current knowledge of active routes and school locations for timely services and accurate information.
10. Ensure all equipment is in good repair, properly inventoried, and meets safety standards for students and staff.
11. Minimum educational requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
12. Meet TEA qualifications for school bus drivers and maintain proper certification.
13. Possess knowledge of streets and highways in Dallas County, school programs, report preparation, safety regulations, routing technology software, and extracurricular scheduling.
14. Communicate effectively with tact, discretion, and courtesy, and be able to write and present information clearly.
15. Utilize online mapping applications for accurate directions and analyze situations to adopt effective actions.
16. Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and Internet resources; bilingual skills in English/Spanish are a plus.