Transportation Coordinator

Job Description – Chickasaw City Schools Transportation Coordinator Overview: To develop and maintain a secure, reliable and cost-effective transportation system that supports all curricular and extracurricular student activities. Responsibilities: · Design, optimize, and evaluate daily school bus routes, bell schedules, and special education or ADA-compliant transit needs. · Oversee comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, repairs, and safety inspections for all district vehicles in compliance with state and federal regulations. · Project long-term fleet needs, including the purchasing, replacement, or retirement of school buses. · Assist with maintenance department needs per Director of Facilities / Superintendent Personnel and Supervision · Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate bus drivers. · Coordinate mandatory in-service safety training, driving certifications, and drug/alcohol testing programs. · Manage staff scheduling and assignments. Safety and Compliance · Ensure full adherence to local, state (Department of Transportation guidelines), and federal motor carrier safety laws. · Investigate traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns, or student disciplinary incidents on buses and implement corrective actions. · Develop and maintain emergency response plans for severe weather, accidents, or crisis situations. Budget and Administration · Maintain accurate records, state reporting documentation, and compliance logs. · Serve as the primary liaison between parents, school principals, administration, and external contractors. Qualifications · Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; · Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pupil transportation, fleet operations, or logistics management, with prior supervisory experience. · Licenses/Certifications: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements, MUST have Mechanic Certification with ALSDE · Skills: Strong knowledge of transport safety laws, budgeting, personnel management, · Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.

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