Campus Transportation Manager - IDEA Victory (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Transportation Manager is responsible for providing safe transportation for up to 1,000 students daily while reducing operational costs. This role involves managing a team of up to 20 people and collaborating with campus leaders to achieve success.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma
Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
Ability to manage student behavior
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements
Completed bus driver safety training course
Must be over 21 years old
Pass alcohol and drug tests
DOT Physical Examination

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe transportation of all students with a goal of zero preventable incidents/accidents.
Oversee the daily operations of the dispatch office, monitoring two-way radios to address bus problems, lateness, and accidents.
Respond to driver accidents, conduct internal investigations, gather information, take photos, assist students and staff, and obtain accident reports from law enforcement.
Receive and respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
Maintain an efficient operation with a Cost Per Mile below $3.70.
Develop driver schedules to ensure drivers fulfill their primary role while on the clock.
Continuously audit team participation to ensure systems are not abused.
Monitor preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
Serve as a substitute Bus Driver when needed.
Create a work environment that fosters team member retention, aiming for a minimum of 85% transportation staff retention.
Screen employees to ensure qualified, quality, and dedicated individuals are hired, and ensure employees understand expectations and work conditions before hiring.
Maintain the fleet in safe operating condition, achieving a 7% savings on maintenance costs over the previous year.
Ensure maintenance supplies are not over-purchased and that preventive maintenance (PMs) are done in a systematic order.
Utilize Transfinder to create and update campus-level routes, ensuring all routes are up-to-date and do not exceed rated capacity by more than 10%.
Keep driver and student records up-to-date in Route Finder.
Utilize Synovia to analyze reports, including Planned vs. Actual Routes, and track bus arrival times.
Generate and analyze reports on the fleet's overall activity, including stop-by-stop data on driver and bus performance.
Provide excellent customer service.
Communicate with school site staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues related to transportation services, student behavior, and special accommodations.

Benefits

Hourly rate ranging between $22.57 and $28.22
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
Comprehensive benefits plan
Majority of employee premium for the base medical plan covered
Subsidized costs for spouse/domestic partner and children for medical plan
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption of a child
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability)
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year
Unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling
Other work-life services available at no cost
Dental and vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
Potential relocation allowance