Transportation Manager

Notre Dame Prep is currently seeking a Transportation Manager beginning late spring. The Transportation Manager is a 12-month, non-exempt position requiring 30 hours per week to oversee all aspects of student transportation and fleet management. The ideal candidate must possess a CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements, maintain an excellent driving record, and preferably have previous supervisory experience to lead a team of drivers. The Transportation Manager plans, organizes and directs all aspects of student transportation services, including daily routes, extracurricular transportation, and fleet management. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant transportation operations through staff training, safety program development, route optimization based on student ridership, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement of transportation systems and procedures. Notre Dame Prep is a Roman Catholic, Marist educational institution. All employees and staff are obligated to provide a Catholic role model for students, and may not engage in, nor endorse publicly, any actions or beliefs contrary to the teachings, standards, and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. Hiring and employment practices are based on job-related criteria including, but not limited to, one's fidelity to the Catholic faith, comporting oneself in a manner that is not detrimental to the Catholic Church or inconsistent with its teachings or principles, individual merit, ability, experience, performance, education, and training. These standards apply to all aspects of employment including hiring, selection, advancement, compensation, reasonable accommodation, promotion, training, retention, and termination.Interested candidates should email a resume to Maureen Radulski, HR Manager, at mradulski@ndpma.org.Purpose: The Transportation Manager plans, organizes and directs all aspects of student transportation services, including daily routes, extracurricular transportation, and fleet management. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant transportation operations through staff training, safety program development, route optimization based on student ridership, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement of transportation systems and procedures.Essential Functions:Manage (along with the CFO) the purchase/lease and sale of all school buses and other school vehicles.Maintain all school vehicles, including license plates, titles, registrations and repairs.Oversee authorized drivers of school vehicles.Maintain accurate record keeping for transportation service fees, incident/accident reports and other necessary transportation data.Responsible for hiring and maintaining appropriate staffing levels in the transportation department.Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; maintain and approve digital timecards.Ensure all school vehicle drivers maintain valid state and federal credentials.Assign drivers to routes and buses; arrange for and schedule substitute drivers.Plan and coordinate the scheduling and routing of student pick up and drop off runs, transportation of students to and from athletic events, field trips, and special events. This includes maintaining an up-to-date list of students transported on each bus and adjusting routes or schedules based on numbers of students being served.Develop and distribute safety training programs and materials to be shared with families, students, and community members regarding safe practices at bus stops, while on school buses, and when transferring to/from buses.Communicate with the parental community and administrators regarding changes in transportation.Ensure consistent behavior-management responses aligned with school policy to maintain the safety of transportation staff and passengers.Evaluate safety of road conditions during inclement weather and provide timely information to decision makers.Other duties as assigned. Competencies:Logistical Planning & Organization: The ability to design efficient routes and manage complex schedules while keeping detailed records.Crisis & Conflict Management: Staying calm and decisive during emergencies, such as mechanical breakdowns, inclement weather, or parent concerns.Safety & Compliance Focus: A strict commitment to following state and federal transportation laws and ensuring all vehicles meet safety standards.Clear Communication: The ability to relay information effectively to drivers, school administrators, and parents across different platforms.Team Leadership & Reliable Collaboration: Supporting a team of drivers while working closely with school leadership.Technical Proficiency: Comfort using routing software and standard office applications to monitor fleet performance Work Environment:This role primarily operates in a busy, professional office that serves as the hub for daily school transportation. The workspace is equipped with modern technology for managing routes and maintaining constant communication.The environment is active and fast-paced and requires some time outdoors in the bus lot to perform vehicle inspections or coordinate with drivers. This includes working in various weather conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, to ensure the fleet is safe and ready for students.Other Duties:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.You Belong Here