Transportation Assistant Manager - IDEA Frontier (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

11d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Assistant Manager will assist the Campus Transportation Manager to coordinate and oversee all transportation needs at his/her campus. The Assistant Manager will work towards learning, adapting and surpassing the goals set forth by the department and includes but not limited to the following: coordinating school bus routes, scheduling and learn daily operations of buses and bus drivers. Ensure to follow all federal, state, and local regulations and applicable laws, train and develop the usage of software for mapping, routing, and services that ensure the fleet is running efficiently.

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 18 years old
• Pass alcohol and drug tests
• DOT Physical Examination

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all transportation needs at the campus.
• Coordinate school bus routes and scheduling.
• Learn daily operations of buses and bus drivers.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and applicable laws.
• Train and develop the usage of software for mapping, routing, and services.
• Ensure the fleet is running efficiently.
• The safe transportation of all students is the #1 priority, aiming for "0" preventable incidents/accidents.
• Ensure drivers are trained in Pre/Post Trip inspections.
• Foster a culture of safety and hold the team accountable for safety initiatives.
• Ensure drivers maintain up-to-date credentials.
• Ensure drivers complete all required trainings on time.
• Ensure compliance with time schedules and applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the dispatch office; monitors two-way radios to effectively address bus problems, lateness and accidents.
• Receive and respond to drivers' accidents; drives to accident scenes and conduct internal accident investigations; gather information, take photos and assist students and staff; obtain accident reports from the highway patrol and police agencies.
• Receive and respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
• Maintain an efficient operation that does not exceed a Cost Per Mile is <$3.70.
• Develop a schedule for all drivers that creates an environment where drivers are fulfilling their primary role of driving while on the clock.
• Continuously audit team’s participation to ensure systems are not being abused.
• Monitor preventive maintenance to assure costly repairs are avoided.
• Serve as a substitute Bus Driver when needed.
• Create a work environment where team members thrive with a minimum of 85% transportation staff retention.
• Screen employees to ensure only qualified, quality, and dedicated individuals are brought on.
• Ensure employees understand expectations and work conditions before being hired.
• Maintain fleet in safe operating condition while having a 7% savings on maintenance cost over previous year.
• Ensure that maintenance supplies are not over purchased.
• Ensure PMs are done in a systematic order.
• Utilize Transfinder to create/update routes at the campus level.
• Ensure all routes are created and kept up-to-date.
• Ensure no route exceeds 10% more than its rosters are rated for.
• Ensure driver records are kept up-to-date in Route Finder.
• Ensure student records are kept up-to-date in Route Finder.
• Utilize Synovia to analyze reports.
• Analyze Planned vs. Actual Routes.
• Monitor bus arrival times at each stop.
• Generate and analyze reports of the fleet’s overall activity, then drill down into stop-by-stop data to see exactly how each driver and each bus is performing.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Communicate with school site staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues, concerns and questions regarding transportation services, student behavioral problems and special accommodations for students.

Benefits

• Hourly rate ranging between $20.75 for 0 years of experience and $24.40
• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered
• Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the 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 within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• Relocation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED