Campus Transportation Assistant Manager - IDEA Lake Houston (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

5d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Campus Transportation Assistant Manager assists the Campus Transportation Manager in coordinating and overseeing campus transportation. The role involves learning and supporting the department’s goals, coordinating school bus routes, scheduling and learning daily bus and driver operations, following applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and developing the use of mapping, routing, and fleet-management software to support efficient operations. The Assistant Manager oversees dispatch operations, monitors two-way radios, responds to bus problems and accidents, and may respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends. The role supports safe and reliable student transportation, driver training and compliance, fleet maintenance, route and record accuracy, cost control, customer service, and staff retention. The Assistant Manager supervises bus drivers and may serve as a substitute bus driver when needed.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Experience operating large passenger vehicles, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Ability to manage student behavior.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.
Completion of a bus driver safety training course.
Must be over 18 years old.
Must pass alcohol and drug tests.
Must complete a DOT physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Help coordinate and oversee campus transportation needs, including bus routes, schedules, buses, and drivers.
Prioritize safe student transportation, promote a culture of safety, and hold the team accountable for safety initiatives.
Screen and test potential drivers, ensure drivers receive required training, and verify that driver credentials remain current.
Ensure drivers complete pre- and post-trip inspections and required training on time.
Ensure compliance with schedules and applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Oversee daily dispatch office operations and monitor two-way radios to address bus problems, delays, and accidents.
Respond to driver accidents, travel to accident scenes, conduct internal investigations, gather information and photographs, assist students and staff, and obtain reports from police and highway patrol agencies.
Respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
Maintain efficient operations, including meeting the stated cost-per-mile target of less than $3.70.
Develop driver schedules that allow drivers to focus on driving while on the clock.
Audit team participation and systems to ensure they are used appropriately.
Monitor preventive maintenance, maintain the fleet in safe operating condition, and work toward reducing maintenance costs by 7% over the previous year.
Manage maintenance supplies to avoid over-purchasing and ensure preventive maintenance is completed systematically.
Use Transfinder to create and update campus routes, keep route and student records current in Route Finder, and ensure routes remain within the stated capacity limits.
Use Synovia to analyze planned-versus-actual routes, track bus arrivals at stops, and review fleet, driver, bus, and stop-level performance reports.
Provide customer service and communicate with school staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to coordinate transportation and resolve questions, concerns, behavioral issues, and accommodation needs.
Recruit and retain qualified staff, communicate job expectations and working conditions before hiring, and support a staff retention target of at least 85%.
Supervise bus drivers and serve as a substitute bus driver when needed.

Benefits

Hourly compensation ranging from $21.75 to $28.90, based on experience.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and the majority of spouse/domestic partner and child costs subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.