School Transportation Operations Manager

Monark Student Transportation • McDonald, PA

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About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Operations Managers is the commitment to effectively manage the school bus drivers, administrative duties, and ensure that daily operation of school bus routes, trips and processes run smoothly.

As the operations manager you will oversee the fleet of busses that transport students to and from school. You play a crucial role in the overall planning and management of the bus routes and scheduling working with the district to ensure a safe, effective, responsive and efficient transport service to staff and students. You see that the day-to-day operations run smoothly and are in compliance with regulations according to policies, guidance and procedures.

You will supervise all bus drivers and mechanics, effectively handle issues and provide guidance. You will recommend salary adjustments, promotions and dismissals. You must stay current with all new regulations that pertain to the School Bus Industry, CDL Licensing, as well as school district updates and keeping up to date on proper training of personnel. Submit monthly billings and bi-weekly payroll as well as participate in meetings and planning processes as appropriate. You will enact contingency plans as needed and escalate and direct activities during system issues and are able to identify potential issues, troubleshoot and inform appropriate parties. You must be able to initiate actions and make independent decisions with regular managerial direction.

Requirements

• Establish and maintain an effective working environment with subordinates, school district and public
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Prioritize and multi-task
• Goal oriented and self-sufficient
• Highly motivated in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of surrounding areas and dispatch systems
• Quick learner

Nice To Haves

• CDL licensed with P and S endorsement, or willing to get certified within sixty (60) days of employment

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the school bus drivers
• Administrative duties
• Ensure that daily operation of school bus routes, trips and processes run smoothly
• Oversee the fleet of busses that transport students to and from school
• Planning and management of the bus routes and scheduling working with the district to ensure a safe, effective, responsive and efficient transport service to staff and students
• See that the day-to-day operations run smoothly and are in compliance with regulations according to policies, guidance and procedures
• Supervise all bus drivers and mechanics
• Effectively handle issues and provide guidance
• Recommend salary adjustments, promotions and dismissals
• Stay current with all new regulations that pertain to the School Bus Industry, CDL Licensing, as well as school district updates and keeping up to date on proper training of personnel
• Submit monthly billings and bi-weekly payroll
• Participate in meetings and planning processes as appropriate
• Enact contingency plans as needed and escalate and direct activities during system issues
• Identify potential issues, troubleshoot and inform appropriate parties
• Initiate actions and make independent decisions with regular managerial direction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed