Reports To: Superintendent of Schools

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management of the District’s transportation program, including supervision of employees, day-to-day operation of the fleet, and care of the facilities within the transportation services department as well as diagnose and perform basic mechanical repairs to all vehicles.

Qualifications/Responsibilities: (Minimum)

High School diploma (or equivalent)
Possess five years experience in supervision or directly related experience
Experience working in a transportation operation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skilled in computer application, word processing and spreadsheet software
Experience in computer assisted routing
Knowledge of the basic operation and equipment of school buses, maintenance and repair of vehicles
Ability to analyze work and projects to achieve maximum efficiency, anticipate problems, and provide solutions
Ability to work with and supervise diverse employees groups
Must have completed the introductory school bus Safety Education Course established by MDE
Ability to obtain and maintain MDE Transportation Supervisor Certification
Complete not less than six (6) hours of supervisory continuing education every two (2) years as required by MDE
Complete not less than six (6) hours of driver continuing education every two (2) years as required by MDE
Obtain and maintain Transportation Director Certification through Michigan School Business Official
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership that results in teamwork and collaborative working relationships
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Demonstrate experience in successfully dealing with difficult situations
Possess and maintain CDL (B) license with P, S and Air Brake endorsements
Maintain current DOT physical requirements for driving a school bus
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Other Skills:

Demonstrated dependability with minimum absenteeism
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
Evidence of high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in personal and professional manner

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is regularly required to bend, to stoop, to walk on uneven terrain, play yards and school grounds and to reach overhead, as well as sit at low tables, on small, low chairs, on the floor or on the ground, and in classrooms of various configurations for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Other:

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Starting Date: July/August 2025

Salary/Compensation: Depending on qualifications

Work Days/Hours: Generally follows the school calendar with additional days in the summer

Date of Posting: May 1, 2025

Deadline of Posting: until filled

Transportation Supervisor