Transportation Manager

DescriptionRole Mission: Provide safe transportation for up to 1,000 students on a daily basis while reducing operational cost. Successfully manage a team of up to 20 people as well as interacting and partnering with campus leaders to drive success.What We OfferCompensation:Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $23.50 for 0 years of experience and $28.25This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.Other Benefits:We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: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.Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.What You Bring -- Competencies: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 skillsQualifications:Education: GED or High School DiplomaExperience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behaviorLicense or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsementsCompleted bus driver safety training course Must be over 21 years old Pass alcohol and drug tests DOT Physical ExaminationBilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)What You'll Do - Accountabilities:The safe transportation of all students is the #1 priority. This will be achieved by having "0" preventable incidents/accidents.Potential candidates are screened and tested to show they possess or are acquiring excellent skills in operating a school bus Drivers are fully trained in Pre/Post Trip inspections Culture of safety is placed first in all they do. This means setting the example and holding team accountable for all safety initiatives Drivers maintain and carry up-to-date credentials at all times Drivers complete all required trainings on time Compliance with time schedules and applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. 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