Campus Transportation Manager - IDEA Hope (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Transportation Manager role 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.
Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish).

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills, including listening techniques and nonverbal strategies.
Conflict resolution skills, including identifying conflict styles, causes, and methods for handling conflict.
Leadership skills, including delegation and managing diverse skillsets.
Time management skills to balance workload and time constraints while managing others and projects.

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.
Receive and respond to driver accidents, conduct internal investigations, gather information, take photos, assist students and staff, and obtain official accident reports.
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 primary driving duties are fulfilled while on the clock.
Continuously audit team participation to prevent system abuse.
Monitor preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
Serve as a substitute Bus Driver when needed.
Create a work environment with a minimum of 85% transportation staff retention.
Screen employees to ensure qualified, quality, and dedicated individuals are hired.
Ensure employees understand expectations and work conditions before being hired.
Maintain the fleet in safe operating condition, achieving a 7% savings on maintenance costs compared to the previous year.
Ensure maintenance supplies are not over-purchased.
Ensure PMs are done in a systematic order.
Utilize Transfinder to create and update campus-level routes, ensuring no route exceeds 10% of its rated capacity.
Keep driver and student records up-to-date in Route Finder.
Utilize Synovia to analyze reports, including Planned vs. Actual Routes.
Generate and analyze reports of the fleet's overall activity, including stop-by-stop performance data.
Communicate with school site staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues related to transportation, student behavior, and special accommodations.

Benefits

Hourly rate ranging between $22.57 for 0 years of experience and $28.22.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
Subsidized costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children for medical plan.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Potential relocation allowance.