Transportation Assistant Manager - IDEA Henry (26-27)

Description

Role Mission: The Transportation Assistant Manager will assist the Campus Transportation Manager to coordinate and oversee all transportation needs at his/her campus. The Assistant Manager will work towards learning, adapting and surpassing the goals set forth by the department and includes but not limited to the following: coordinating school bus routes, scheduling and learn daily operations of buses and bus drivers. Ensure to follow all federal, state, and local regulations and applicable laws, train and develop the usage of software for mapping, routing, and services that ensure the fleet is running efficiently.

What We Offer

Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $24.39 for 0 years of experience and $27.77. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Other Benefits: 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. Special benefits include Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health, 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, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Time Management
• Qualifications: GED or High School Diploma, Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles, Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements, Completed bus driver safety training course, Must be over 18 years old, Pass alcohol and drug tests, DOT Physical Examination, Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

What You’ll Do

• Potential candidates are screened and tested to show they possess or are acquiring excellent skills in operating a school bus
• 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
• 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 <$3.70
• Develop a schedule for all drivers that creates an environment where drivers are fulfilling their primary role of driving while on the clock
• Continuously audit team’s participation to ensure systems are not being abused. “Inspect what you expect”
• Maintain fleet in safe operating condition while having a 7% savings on maintenance cost over previous year
• Ensure that maintenance supplies are not over purchased
• Utilize Transfinder to create/update routes at the campus level. All routes are created and kept up-to-date
• No route exceeds 10% more than its rosters are rated for
• Driver records are kept up-to-date in Route Finder
• Student Records are kept up-to-date in Route Finder
• Utilize Synovia to analyze reports Planned vs. Actual Routes
• Know when each bus should be at each stop and see when they arrived
• Generate and analyze reports of the fleet’s overall activity, then drill down into stop-by-stop data to see exactly how each driver and each bus is performing
• Provide excellent customer service
• Communicate with school site staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues, concerns and questions regarding transportation services, student behavioral problems and special accommodations for students
• Communicate with school site staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues, concerns and questions regarding transportation services, student behavioral problems and special accommodations for students

About IDEA Public Schools

• At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.
• IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
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