Rio School District
Transportation Supervisor
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, & Transportation, the Transportation Supervisor oversees all student transportation operations within the Rio School District. Responsibilities include scheduling and dispatching buses for daily routes, extracurricular activities, and special education; supporting driver training and evaluations; ensuring compliance with state/federal regulations; and managing budget and fleet operations.
Plan, coordinate, and dispatch bus routes, field trips, sports trips, and special education transport, adjusting schedules due to traffic, road, or weather conditions.
Manage hiring, discipline, and professional development of bus drivers and transportation staff.
Oversee substitute coverage and staffing to maintain safe and continuous service.
Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and safety protocols (e.g., California CDLs, CHP bus certifications, drug testing, DOT physicals).
Maintain accurate records: vehicle logs, mileage, fuel, repair, maintenance, accident/incident reports, pupil counts, attendance, and related reports.
Coordinate regular vehicle inspections and schedule timely preventive maintenance and repairs.
Develop, monitor, and manage transportation department budgets.
Develop policies, procedures, and route plans; revise as needed based on ridership and operational needs.
Respond to emergencies, accidents, parent and staff inquiries; manage complaints and safety issues.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or postsecondary coursework in transportation preferred.
Experience
: Minimum of one year of experience in lead or supervisory roles. Bus driving and transportation operations experience preferred. District experience in K–8 or similar is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications : Valid California Class A or B CDL with “P” endorsement, CHP school bus certificate, current medical certification, first aid certification, negative TB clearance, fingerprint/background clearance, and drug testing compliance.
Salary/Compensation: $5,114 - $6,218 per month
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Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, & Transportation, the Transportation Supervisor oversees all student transportation operations within the Rio School District. Responsibilities include scheduling and dispatching buses for daily routes, extracurricular activities, and special education; supporting driver training and evaluations; ensuring compliance with state/federal regulations; and managing budget and fleet operations.
Plan, coordinate, and dispatch bus routes, field trips, sports trips, and special education transport, adjusting schedules due to traffic, road, or weather conditions.
Manage hiring, discipline, and professional development of bus drivers and transportation staff.
Oversee substitute coverage and staffing to maintain safe and continuous service.
Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and safety protocols (e.g., California CDLs, CHP bus certifications, drug testing, DOT physicals).
Maintain accurate records: vehicle logs, mileage, fuel, repair, maintenance, accident/incident reports, pupil counts, attendance, and related reports.
Coordinate regular vehicle inspections and schedule timely preventive maintenance and repairs.
Develop, monitor, and manage transportation department budgets.
Develop policies, procedures, and route plans; revise as needed based on ridership and operational needs.
Respond to emergencies, accidents, parent and staff inquiries; manage complaints and safety issues.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education
: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or postsecondary coursework in transportation preferred.
Experience
: Minimum of one year of experience in lead or supervisory roles. Bus driving and transportation operations experience preferred. District experience in K–8 or similar is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications : Valid California Class A or B CDL with “P” endorsement, CHP school bus certificate, current medical certification, first aid certification, negative TB clearance, fingerprint/background clearance, and drug testing compliance.
Salary/Compensation: $5,114 - $6,218 per month
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