What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at Archdiocese of Detroit?
Transportation Supervisor
Detroit Catholic Central High School is a 200,000 square foot educational facility on a 115 acre campus located in Novi, Michigan. Our campus is a place where generations of Shamrocks have learned, grown, and become leaders in the Church and the world. It is also one of the most dynamic and beautiful private school campuses in Michigan, featuring modern academic wings, athletic facilities, chapels, gathering spaces, and the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, a 57,000 square foot state-of-the-art STEM facility designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
Join a Mission-Driven Community
At Catholic Central High School, everything we do is rooted in faith, excellence, and community. From daily prayer and classroom learning to championship athletics and lifelong friendships, CC is more than a school. It is a faith-filled community grounded in the Basilian tradition of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.
About the Role
The Transportation Supervisor provides direction, support, and oversight of school bus drivers to ensure the safe and reliable transportation of school passengers. The supervisor manages all vehicle maintenance and licensing in alignment with Federal, State and Local regulations. The Supervisor, on occasion, must be willing to drive a school bus if needed.
Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Transportation, this position is a full-time, exempt position. The Transportation Supervisor will be scheduled to work the day shift, Monday – Friday, and may be required to work nights, weekends, emergency call-ins, and overtime as needed. Detroit Catholic Central High School offers highly competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, paid time off and holidays, a pension plan and a 403b retirement plan.
What You’ll Be Part Of
- A mission-driven team that supports the daily life of the school community.
- A campus that blends tradition and innovation in a faith-centered environment.
- Major school events, athletic gatherings, performances, retreats, and celebrations.
- The behind-the-scenes work that makes extraordinary student experiences possible.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee fleet operations including working with the transportation team, scheduling routes, tracking regular maintenance of all vehicles, conducting inspections of vehicles, ensuring fleet and bus drivers compliance with all licensing and certification requirements, and managing positive relationships with vendors.
- Ensure strict compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations; and supporting and enforcing school policies and rules.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record as a Supervisor in the school bus or transportation industry ensuring safe and reliable transportation of passengers. If you are a transportation leader with experience overseeing transportation teams, fleets, and scheduling, we want to hear from you.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Unexpired Transportation Supervisor Certification Card.
- Possess and maintain a valid State CDL B license with the “P” and “S” endorsement. A good driving record is required.
- Experience in the school bus industry or transportation field.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, and under minimum supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
- Proven problem solving and time management skills; ability to consistently meet deadlines and be punctual.
- Ability to use computerized maintenance systems and Microsoft Office products.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal); able to communicate information clearly and in a timely fashion.
- Critical thinking abilities required; ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
- Willing to complete required Archdiocese of Detroit training.
- Willing to submit to drug testing, fingerprinting and a criminal background check.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor environment in a variety of temperatures and inclement conditions with physical activity involved, including walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying weighted items.
- Sitting and standing to perform duties.
- Bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling or twisting to perform duties.
- Lifting and carrying equipment or items of various weights and sizes.
- Regularly exchanges verbal and written information accurately with others.
- Regularly uses vision to perceive detail at close range and at a distance; to identify colors, adjust focus, perceive depth, and maintain peripheral awareness.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a professional cover letter, resume, and completed Catholic Central Non-Teaching Application to Catholic Central’s Human Resources Team at HR@catholiccentral.net.