Transportation Assistant Manager - IDEA Weslaco (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

10d•$21 - $26•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
Communication skills: Being able to develop the Transportation Assisting Manager (if applicable) to be able to use listening techniques and nonverbal strategies to improve conversations
Conflict Resolution: Being able to coach the ability to define and identify conflict styles, causes, and methods for handling conflict and improve the department’s or organization’s productivity
Leadership: Have the ability to delegate and manage a wide variety of skillsets. It is important for supervisors to lead their teams in the most effective way by recognizing where the strengths are, where improvement is needed, and how to properly use the skillsets of each team member
Time management: Be able to balance a heavy workload and time constraints while managing and delegating other employees and projects is an essential skills

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.
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 when each bus should be at each stop and see when they arrived.
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 $25.50
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan
Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for 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.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.