Transportation Supervisor 2025-26

Description of Position:Performs a variety of responsible transportation supervisor duties regularly and independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Completion of or willingness to complete the Central Washington University Pupil Transportation Management Program (or similar program)
• Transportation related experience preferably in public schools
• Supervisory experience
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License with appropriate school bus endorsements or willingness to get
• Ability to create documents in Microsoft Word & Excel and knowledge of database systems

Goal:

The basic function of the Director of Transportation is to plan direct coordinate and oversee all functions pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the district transportation department including personnel equipment and facilities. Prime concern is the development of a safe efficient and economical transportation system for all eligible students between home and school on a regular schedule and to and from school sponsored activities and to provide a safe efficient transportation program.

Responsibilities:

• Plans directs coordinates and oversees all aspects of the districts pupil transportation program including personnel equipment and facilities
• Ensures the safe efficient and economical transportation of students
• Supervises and evaluates all pupil transportation staff
• Participates in the district management team and supports the districts strategic plan and educational goals
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with school staff parents students and the community

Essential Functions and Duties:This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments the Director of Transportation performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Coordinates all bus routes schedules and stops
• Coordinates student transportation activities with school staff and other pertinent groups
• Organizes continuing in-service and training programs for staff to ensure compliance with the law and to contribute to a positive learning climate
• Drive the district area to assess road conditions during inclement weather
• Participates with school officials in board approved student discipline procedures
• Develops school bus specifications to meet the districts needs and comply with state and federal requirements
• Develops and forecasts pupil transportation budget requirements (STARS)
• Administers the expenditure of funds as budgeted following district financial policies and procedures
• Recruits screens interviews and recommends candidates for employment in pupil transportation
• Supervise training of pupil transportation personnel and other district personnel involved in driving district vehicles
• Supervises the student transportation safety program
• Supervises operational care servicing and maintenance of all district vehicles
• Supervises school bus maintenance with specific attention to safety inspections
• Purchase parts materials and supplies and maintains an inventory for efficient maintenance of district vehicles
• Conducts accident investigations and supervises accident reporting to appropriate law enforcement and insurance agencies
• Maintains documents and submits monthly payroll and leave information for all pupil transportation staff
• Represents the department and the district on various committees as needed
• Advises the district on transportation policy and procedure
• Administers collective bargaining agreements and advises on contract negotiations
• Update Safe Walk Plan when needed as required by OSPI
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Working Conditions:Working conditions may include but are not limited to:

• High paced environment with constant interruptions
• Requires a great deal of energy flexibility and patience to meet many and varied situations
• Must feel comfortable dealing with a diverse range of behaviors which may include upset or distraught staff and community members
• Work may require travel throughout the district in inclement weather
• Includes exposure to fumes emitted from various diesel and gas fueled equipment
• Working with chemicals associated with repair tasks
• Exposure to various weather conditions not limited to freezing weather snow rain wind and heat
• Significant physical abilities include moving lifting carrying pushing pulling stooping kneeling crouching reaching handling with near and far visual acuity

State/District Mandated Requirements:

• Fingerprinting (cost paid by employee)
• Provide proof of current First Aid/CPR card

Terms of Employment:

• 210 days a year
• 8 hours per day
• Salary $32.56 - 38.07 (DOE)

Benefits:

• State health benefits
• State retirement benefits
• Paid time off

Required Experience:

Manager