Assistant Depot Manager

Cleveland Metropolitan School District•Cuyahoga Heights, OH

1d•$68,891 - $93,003•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Depot Manager of Transportation Operations manages the District’s transportation routing system and supports the daily delivery of transportation services for students. The role manages approximately 150 transportation employees, including bus drivers and other classified staff, and helps ensure departmental performance goals and student safety requirements are met. The position reports to the Director of Transportation and works with schools, families, unions, government agencies, District staff, and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. It also provides professional development for bus drivers and supports transportation operations, reporting, and compliance.

Requirements

Strong commitment to CMSD students and personal accountability for the success of the Cleveland Plan.
Excellent administrative skills; strong problem-solving ability and flexibility.
Exceptional oral and written communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Ability to manage and support a large, diverse team and provide strong customer service.
Ability to handle problems and stressful situations tactfully and use proactive problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently within aligned boundaries and demonstrate a can-do attitude when facing significant challenges.
Knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret applicable policies, state and federal laws, transportation codes, regulations, and guidelines.
Associate degree required.
Public regulatory experience required.
Must be able to acquire an Ohio Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
General computer knowledge, including ability to send and reply to emails.
Ability to learn routing computer systems, video equipment systems, and other systems used to obtain student transportation information.
Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Flexibility with shift schedules based on operational needs.
Ability to maintain accurate logs of daily events, bus assignments, and route coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management, public or pupil transportation, or public relations.
Five years of experience preferred in employee management or public or pupil transportation in an urban setting.
Experience as a supervisor in a school district transportation department preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage approximately 150 transportation employees, including bus drivers and other classified staff, and evaluate their performance against departmental measures and role requirements.
Recommend staff reassignments and discipline as needed.
Monitor bus routes and recommend changes; provide daily route coverage and backup coverage for uncovered routes.
Investigate transportation accidents and incidents, prepare reports, and submit investigations and reports according to established procedures.
Maintain timely attendance, accident, tardiness, disciplinary, and other driver records; monitor radio logs and daily call-off sheets and submit daily operations reports.
Investigate or resolve driver complaints and problems as directed, conduct conferences with drivers, and apply progressive discipline procedures.
Help develop the department procedure manual with the Director.
Manage Medicaid billing reports if needed.
Provide professional development for bus drivers and conduct grievance and disciplinary hearings for the Transportation Department.
Build and maintain relationships with principals, unions, businesses, families, District staff, and the community; liaise with federal, state, and local agencies as necessary.
Partner with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to coordinate school transportation operations.
Resolve issues related to routes, department operations, student safety, policies, and procedures.
Manage daily inspections and oversee activities for compliance with applicable local ordinances and state laws, rules, and regulations, including requirements of the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Highway Patrol.
Prepare required federal, state, and Ohio Department of Education reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.