Terminal Manager School Bus Operations

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Terminal Manager to oversee daily transportation operations for a school district contract. This role requires strong leadership, decision making and communication skills to effectively manager staff, ensure safety, compliance, and deliver reliable transportation services. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who fosters accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• · Provide leadership and direct supervision to dispatchers, drivers, bus attendants and terminal staff.
• · Oversee daily dispatch operations, including route coverage, vehicle assignments and schedule adjustments.
• · Step in as needed to dispatch, cover routes and support operational continuity
• · Monitor attendance, manage absences and approve or deny time off requests
• · Ensure all route are learned, maintained, and operated efficiently
• · Manage route billing, mileage tracking and contractual reporting requirements.
• · Ensure compliance with all company policies, school district requirements and regulatory standards.
• · Partner with the Safety team on accident investigations, disciplinary actions, follow up, training, onboarding and safety and compliance.
• · Review and oversee payroll accuracy for terminal staff
• · Coordinate with the Shop manager to ensure timely vehicle maintenance, repairs and DOT compliance.
• · Serve as a primary point of contact for school district representatives, schools and parents regarding transportation needs and concerns
• · Address and resolve employee and operational issues, including grievances, with a focus on effective and timely solutions
• · Conduct regular staff meetings to promote communication, engagement and team development
• · Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and overall transportation operations

Qualifications

· Minimum of 1 year of dispatch and supervisory experience in transportation or a related field

· Valid CDL or ability to obtain within one year

· 19A Certification and SBDI Certification a plus

· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams

· Strong problem solving and crisis management abilities

· Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Proficiency with computers, routing software and general technology

· Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support operation

Compensation and Schedule

· Full time position

· Salary: $68,000-$75,000 per year

Benefits

· Health, dental and vision insurance plans

· Paid time off, sick time and company holidays

· 401k retirement plan

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization.

Responsibility Profile:

• Manage daily and long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.
• Coordinate different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities.
• Assess and analyze departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Inspire and motivate employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives.
• Communicate with senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects.

• Identify potential problems and points of friction and work to find solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Identify opportunities to expand or shift course to take advantage of changes in the market.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Three (3) years of transportation management experience.

• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

• High school diploma.

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