Job Description:

Transportation Operations Supervisor

Reports To:

Transportation Director

Dept/School:

Transportation

Employment:

240 Day Contract, flexible hours needed, some evening activities.

Calendar:

12 Months/ 240 Days

Salary Grade:

Grade 45 (Classified Scale)

Date Revised:

5/22/2026

Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Five years of daily operations of School Transportation Experience and student safety

Strong computer Skills. Valid Tennessee Driver's License. Must be 25 years old

with a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge of TN and federal law as it pertains to student transportation.

Familiarity with vehicle maintenance equipment. Ability to make timely decisions in

high-pressure situations.

Positive communication skills

Ability to obtain a CDL with a P & S endorsement within 60 days of employment

Ability to assist in the supervision of Transportation employees

Knowledge of Transportation routing software preferred

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Position Summary

The Transportation Operations Supervisor would assist in the planning, directing, and supervising the district's student transportation program in compliance with Tennessee state law, State Board of Education rules, and Tennessee Department of Education pupil transportation standards. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of students to and from school and school-sponsored activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating annual bus inspections in compliance with Tennessee Highway Patrol requirements. Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating school bus drivers and transportation staff. Assist with dispatching and radio communication.

Assist in developing and maintaining bus routes. Regular Education, Special Education, and any extra routes needed.

Assist with ensuring routes meet Tennessee's maximum ride-time and safety recommendations when applicable.

Assist with special education IEP requirements.

Assist with the organization of field trips, athletic events, and extracurricular activities are covered.

Assist with scheduling substitute drivers.

Assist in preparing and monitoring the transportation department budget.

Assists in maintaining records required for Tennessee transportation reports.

Supports and assists with audits and documentation requests from state agencies.

Assist the Director with transportation emergency plans, including severe weather procedures common in Tennessee.

Participate in district safety planning and crisis response efforts.

Assist with preparing new boundary and zoning plans for the system in the transportation software.

Working Conditions

A combination of office and transportation facility environment.

Early mornings, occasional evenings, and emergency response availability required.

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements: Medium-to-heavy workload.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer, district vehicle, school bus

Posture:

Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching; regular driving

Lifting:

Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional

heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over)

Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting; may require occasional

irregular and/or prolonged hours

Mental Demands:

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, and vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel; occasional statewide travel hours a day; may be exposed to electrical hazards.

Notes:

The duties outlined are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment for this classification.