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Position Type: TransportationDate Posted: 3/20/2026Location: District-WideDate Available: as soon as possibleClosing Date: Until FilledJOB DESCRIPTIONTitle: Transportation ManagerFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Director of OperationsPay Range: minimum of $80,000-depending on experiencePrepared/Revised Date: Mar 19, 2026Work Year: 260 daysSUMMARY: Responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Transportation Department. Oversees daily operations to ensure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient transportation services. Duties include hiring, supervising, and evaluating Bus Drivers, substitutes, Driver Trainers, Bus Paraprofessionals, Vehicle Mechanics, and office support staff; developing and implementing bus routes; developing and monitoring the department budget, capital reserve and inventory; preparing and maintaining required reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to "other duties as assigned, "equals 100%.Job Tasks DescriptionsFrequency% of timeRecruits and recommends for employment transportation personnel; supervises and evaluates drivers, mechanics and other transportation personnel. D20%Develop, implement, and monitor safe, efficient, and cost effective bus routes based on changing needs.D25%Evaluate and resolve of all day-to-day problems, questions, and complaints regarding routes, field trips, discipline, vehicle repairs, and emergencies. D20%Monitors all required records for drivers, maintenance, student information, route and mileage records. Q5%Develop and monitor department budget. Initiate requisitions for department purchases. A5%Keeps informed and monitors compliance with all laws and regulations concerning transportation, drivers license requirements, drug and alcohol testing, etc. A5%Controls and guides acquisition of replacement parts and transportation supplies. Q5%Anticipate future needs and develop specifications for vehicle and equipment purchases. A5%Creates and submits annual transportation reports as required (CDE40, Oct. Count, etc.)A2.5%Develop orientation and training for employees. Q5%Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.M2.5%TOTAL=100%EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of one to three years experience working in transportation services or fleet maintenance. Experience with and knowledge of bus driving, student management, fleet maintenance, and special needs equipment. Must be computer literate, with a reasonable degree of efficiency in typing, working knowledge of office procedures and operation of office equipment and machines. TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:First Aid and CPR certifications, required within 30 days of employment. Supervisory experience to include problem solving assistance, scheduling and assigning work, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions. Excellent communication skills.Ability to adapt to changing conditions such as personnel call outs, changes in activity/athletic trips and work well under pressure.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS: Requires a valid Colorado driver's license: YesCDL license and P&S endorsement, preferredMATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:Pre-trip/Post-trip and operating school buses of different sizes and different fuels. Operation of fuel pumps of different types. Knowledge or ability to learn technology used in school bus transportation such as GPS, route tablets and scanners.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: Reports to: Director of OperationsDirect Reports: YesBUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Budget FunctionResponsibilitySoleParticipateRecommendNot ApplicableDevelop a BudgetxAdminister a BudgetxMonitor a BudgetxCoordinate a BudgetxInitiate a RequisitionxPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3StandxWalkxSitxUse hands to finger, handle or feelxPHYSICAL ACTIVITIESAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Reach with hands and armsxClimb or balancexStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlxTalkxHearxTastexSmellxWEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDSAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 poundsxUp to 25 poundsxUp to 50 poundsxUp to 100 poundsxMore than 100 poundsxMENTAL FUNCTIONSAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3ComparexAnalyzexCommunicatexCopyxCoordinatexInstructxComputexSynthesizexEvaluatexUse Interpersonal SkillsxCompilexNegotiatexWORK ENVIRONMENTAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) xWork near moving mechanical partsxWork in high, precarious placesxFumes or airborne particlesxToxic or caustic chemicalsxOutdoor weather conditionsxExtreme cold (non-weather)xExtreme heat (non-weather)xRisk of electrical shockxWork with explosivesxRisk of radiationxVibrationxVISION DEMANDSREQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOBNo special vision requirementsVision must pass DOT physicalClose vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)YesDistance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)YesColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)YesPeripheral visionYesDepth perceptionYesAbility to adjust focusYesNOISE LEVELLevel of noise typical in the work environment for this jobVery quietQuietxModeratexLoudxVery loud