Location Manager

Dattco•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company that serves 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our 2,500 employees transport over 140,000 students to and from school every year! We are hiring for a School Bus Location Manager for our CREC South Windsor, CT location! The Location Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of a school bus location. This position leads a team of employees to deliver safe, reliable transportation service, while maintaining strong customer relationships and managing a profitable operation.

Requirements

3+ years of supervisory experience (transportation preferred).
Some college coursework or relevant industry experience.
Strong interpersonal skills & ability to create and lead a strong team environment.
Excellent problem solving skills in a fast paced setting.
Strong communication across employees and school personnel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Windows and ability to learn new computer systems.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of a school bus location.
Plan and assign routes among multiple locations, and update and maintain routes using Traversa or other routing software.
Coordinate operations across dispatch, drivers, buses, safety, and maintenance.
Ensure all drivers follow state and federal regulations.
Manage parent app through Power School to enable parent and student bus tracking.
Prepare and manage the location billing.
Monitor and control labor and operating expenses.
Process and maintain payroll records.
Oversee monthly billing and all monies due into the location, including petty cash.
Coordinate the review of dispatch sheets with driver daily time.
Ensure facility is safe and operational.
Hire, interview, and onboard new employees.
Review driver bids and assign routes and charters.
Handle conflicts and administer progressive discipline.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Oversee training program at location to ensure success and steady workforce growth.
Respond to school department, parent, and student concerns.
Initiate corrective actions to resolve service issues.
Answer routine phone, mail, and inquiry requests.