Transportation Supervisor

Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) | Lawton, Oklahoma

Starting Salary: $40,000/year
After Successful Probation: $43,000/year
After First Year of Service: $45,000/year
Additional Pay Increases Based on Years of Service

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Lawton, OK | In Person
Schedule: 8–10 hour shifts | Days | Nights | Weekends as needed | On-call rotation

BUILD A CAREER IN TRANSIT LEADERSHIP WITH A CLEAR PATH FOR PAY GROWTH

Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) is seeking a dependable, experienced, and safety-focused Transit Supervisor / Bus Operations Supervisor to help lead daily public transportation operations serving the Lawton and Fort Sill community.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for bus operator supervision, dispatch coordination, route coverage, daily transit operations, employee coaching, schedule adherence, service reliability, safety compliance, incident response, and customer service support.

COMPENSATION GROWS WITH YOUR SERVICE

We believe experience, commitment, and continued service should be rewarded.

Salary progression for this position:

• Starting Salary: $40,000 per year
• After successful completion of the 120-day probationary period: $43,000 per year
• After completion of the first year of service: $45,000 per year
• Future salary increases continue based on the established Years of Service pay scale

This means the starting salary is only the beginning. Employees have a defined opportunity for continued compensation growth as they build their career with LATS.

CLASS B CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED

Applicants for this supervisory position must possess a:

Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement.

Because Transit Supervisors may be required to operate a transit bus, assist with service coverage, evaluate drivers, respond to field operations, and support bus operators, this CDL requirement is essential to the position.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced:

• Transit Supervisor
• Transportation Supervisor
• Bus Operations Supervisor
• CDL Bus Driver
• Bus Operator
• Dispatch Supervisor
• Transportation Dispatcher
• Fleet Supervisor
• Fleet Coordinator
• Route Supervisor
• Transportation Coordinator
• Logistics Supervisor
• Driver Supervisor
• Transportation Manager
• Public Transit Professional
• Military Transportation or Logistics Professional

If you have experience in CDL passenger transportation, public transit, bus operations, driver supervision, dispatch, fleet operations, route coordination, logistics, or transportation management and are ready to move into or continue growing within a leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Transit Supervisor, you will help oversee the people, vehicles, routes, and daily decisions required to keep public transportation operating safely and reliably.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervise, coach, support, and evaluate bus operators and dispatch personnel
• Oversee daily fixed-route and passenger transportation operations
• Coordinate driver assignments, vehicle assignments, route coverage, and daily schedules
• Monitor route performance, schedule adherence, on-time performance, passenger service, delays, and service disruptions
• Work closely with dispatch to resolve driver call-ins, route coverage issues, staffing shortages, and operational challenges
• Provide visible field supervision and support to bus operators
• Conduct driver ride-alongs, performance observations, safety checks, and operational evaluations
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, professionalism, customer service, and compliance with operating procedures
• Respond to accidents, incidents, passenger complaints, safety concerns, service disruptions, and emergency situations
• Investigate and accurately document accidents, incidents, complaints, and operational issues
• Assist with employee coaching, retraining, corrective action, and performance improvement
• Maintain accurate attendance records, route documentation, incident reports, accident reports, operational logs, and required paperwork
• Communicate effectively between operations leadership, dispatch, maintenance, drivers, and frontline employees
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel when vehicle or fleet issues affect service
• Assist with driver training and continued employee development
• Promote defensive driving, passenger safety, workplace safety, and professional customer service
• Make timely operational decisions during service disruptions or high-pressure situations
• Operate a transit bus or serve as a backup CDL driver when necessary to maintain service coverage
• Help maintain a professional, accountable, safety-first, and team-oriented workplace

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Valid Class B CDL
• Passenger Endorsement required
• Current DOT medical card/certification as required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Acceptable driving record
• No DUI/DWI or major moving violations within the past 3 years
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving practices
• Knowledge of passenger transportation and vehicle safety
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to supervise, coach, and hold employees accountable
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies, complaints, staffing shortages, and service disruptions
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Ability to accurately complete reports, schedules, accident documentation, and operational records
• Dependable attendance and reliable availability
• Ability to work independently and as part of an operations leadership team
• Professional, safety-minded, customer-focused, and team-oriented attitude

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

• Public transportation
• Municipal transit operations
• Fixed-route bus operations
• CDL passenger transportation
• Bus operator supervision
• Driver supervision
• Dispatch operations
• Route scheduling and coordination
• Fleet operations
• Transportation management
• Logistics operations
• Employee coaching and performance management
• Accident and incident investigation
• Customer complaint resolution
• DOT compliance
• FTA compliance
• Drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Workplace and transportation safety
• Emergency response
• Service disruption management
• Military transportation, fleet, or logistics operations

WHAT MAKES A STRONG TRANSIT SUPERVISOR?

We are looking for someone who is willing to lead from the front.

Successful candidates should be comfortable:

• Making operational decisions in real time
• Supervising and supporting frontline employees
• Holding employees accountable to safety and performance standards
• Communicating with drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, management, and passengers
• Solving problems quickly and professionally
• Managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Responding to accidents, emergencies, and unexpected service disruptions
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Coaching employees toward stronger performance
• Being visible and available in the field
• Stepping in when necessary to help maintain transit service

This position requires someone who is dependable, confident, organized, professional, safety-focused, and willing to take ownership of daily operations.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

Public transportation operates beyond traditional office hours. Flexibility is an important part of transit operations leadership.

The schedule may include:

• 8–10 hour shifts
• Day shifts
• Evening or night shifts
• Weekends as needed
• On-call rotation
• Emergency operational coverage
• Additional coverage during service disruptions or staffing needs

Supervisors must be prepared to support operations when leadership presence is needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a hands-on transportation operations position and is not strictly an office-based supervisory role.

Work may take place in:

• Operations offices
• Dispatch areas
• Transit buses
• Transfer locations
• Maintenance and fleet environments
• Roadside locations
• Outdoor environments
• Active traffic and transportation environments

Candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb as required
• Enter and exit transit vehicles
• Perform field supervision duties
• Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and changing Oklahoma weather
• Work around buses, traffic, vehicle noise, and mechanical environments
• Occasionally lift approximately 50–75 lbs
• Respond promptly to driver issues, accidents, passenger concerns, service interruptions, and operational emergencies

PAY & BENEFITS

LATS offers a clear salary progression designed to reward continued service:

Starting Pay
$40,000/year

After Successful Probation
$43,000/year

After First Year of Service
$45,000/year

Continued Career Growth
Additional salary increases are available based on the established Years of Service pay scale, allowing compensation to continue growing with longevity and experience.

Additional benefits include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) employer match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Long-term retirement benefits
• Stable full-time employment
• Career development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within transportation operations and management

WHY JOIN LAWTON AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM?

At LATS, transportation is more than moving buses.

Every day, our team provides essential transportation that helps members of the Lawton and Fort Sill community reach:

• Work
• School
• Medical appointments
• Shopping
• Military resources
• Community programs
• Essential services
• Family obligations
• Other important destinations

Reliable public transportation directly impacts the lives of the people we serve.

As a Transit Supervisor, you will help lead the frontline team responsible for keeping that transportation safe, dependable, professional, and moving every day.

You will have the opportunity to use your experience in CDL transportation, transit operations, dispatch, fleet operations, logistics, employee supervision, safety, and customer service while building a long-term career with a defined path for salary growth.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP?

If you are an experienced CDL driver, bus operator, Transit Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, or transportation professional ready for a leadership opportunity, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for people who bring:

Leadership. Safety. Accountability. Dependability. Professionalism.

SALARY PROGRESSION

$40,000 Starting Salary → $43,000 After Probation → $45,000 After First Year → Continued Increases Based on Years of Service

Apply today and help Lawton Area Transit System keep Lawton moving.

Lawton Area Transit System (LATS)
Lawton, Oklahoma
Full-Time | In Person

Required License/Certification:
Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your physical social security card?

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)
• Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
• Real ID (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000