Transportation Supervisor

Transit Supervisor / Bus Operations Supervisor

Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) — Lawton, Oklahoma

Salary: $40,000–$45,000 per year
Starting Salary: $40,000/year
After Successful 120-Day 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, Oklahoma, In Person
Schedule: 8–10 Hour Shifts | Days | Evenings | Weekends as Needed | On-Call Rotation

BUILD YOUR CAREER IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP

Lawton Area Transit System (LATS) is hiring 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 transportation leadership position ideal for an experienced CDL Bus Driver, Bus Operator, Transportation Supervisor, Transit Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Route Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator, Logistics Supervisor, or Military Transportation Professional who is ready to take the next step in their career.

The Transit Supervisor helps oversee bus operators, dispatch operations, route coverage, scheduling, service reliability, employee performance, safety compliance, incident response, customer service, and daily transit operations.

CLASS B CDL WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED

Applicants must possess a:

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

Transit Supervisors may be required to operate a transit bus, provide emergency route coverage, evaluate drivers, conduct field observations, respond to incidents, and support daily bus operations.

Applicants without the required Class B CDL and Passenger Endorsement will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

COMPENSATION & CAREER GROWTH

LATS offers a defined salary progression designed to reward performance, commitment, and continued service.

Salary Progression:

• $40,000 starting salary
• $43,000 after successful completion of the 120-day probationary period
• $45,000 after completion of the first year of service
• Additional salary increases based on the established Years of Service pay scale

This position offers an opportunity to build a long-term career in public transportation, transit management, bus operations, transportation supervision, dispatch operations, fleet operations, safety, and logistics leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Transit Supervisor, you will help oversee the employees, vehicles, routes, schedules, and operational decisions required to keep public transportation operating safely, efficiently, 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 operating schedules
• Monitor route performance, schedule adherence, on-time performance, passenger service, delays, and disruptions
• Work closely with dispatch to address driver call-ins, staffing shortages, route coverage issues, and operational challenges
• Provide visible field supervision and support to CDL bus operators
• Conduct driver ride-alongs, performance observations, safety checks, and operational evaluations
• Monitor employee attendance, professionalism, customer service, performance, and compliance with operating procedures
• Respond to vehicle accidents, incidents, passenger complaints, safety concerns, service disruptions, and emergency situations
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, complaints, and operational concerns
• Assist with employee coaching, retraining, corrective action, and performance improvement
• Maintain accurate attendance records, accident reports, incident reports, route documentation, operational logs, and required paperwork
• Communicate between management, dispatch, maintenance, drivers, supervisors, and frontline employees
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel when vehicle or fleet issues affect service
• Assist with CDL driver training and continued employee development
• Promote defensive driving, passenger safety, workplace safety, and professional customer service
• Make timely operational decisions during emergencies, staffing shortages, and service disruptions
• 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 certification as required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Acceptable motor vehicle 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 and employee supervision skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to coach employees and hold team members accountable
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies, passenger complaints, staffing shortages, and service interruptions
• 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 one or more of the following areas:

• Public transportation
• Municipal transit systems
• Fixed-route bus operations
• CDL passenger transportation
• Bus operator supervision
• Driver supervision
• Transportation dispatch
• Dispatch supervision
• 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, logistics, motor transport, or fleet operations

MILITARY & VETERAN EXPERIENCE WELCOMED

Military transportation and logistics experience can translate extremely well into public transit operations.

We encourage qualified veterans and transitioning service members with backgrounds such as:

• Motor Transport Operator
• Transportation Management Coordinator
• Logistics Specialist
• Fleet Operations
• Vehicle Operations
• Dispatch Operations
• Convoy Operations
• Transportation Supervisor
• Driver Trainer
• Safety and Risk Management
• Military Leadership

to apply.

Experience supervising personnel, coordinating transportation assets, managing schedules, maintaining accountability, responding to changing operational conditions, and enforcing safety standards may be highly relevant to this position.

WHAT MAKES A STRONG TRANSIT SUPERVISOR?

We are looking for someone 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 expectations
• Communicating professionally with drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, management, and passengers
• Solving problems quickly and professionally
• Managing several operational priorities simultaneously
• Responding to accidents, emergencies, and unexpected service disruptions
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Coaching employees toward stronger performance
• Remaining visible and available in the field
• Stepping in when necessary to maintain transit service

This is not a strictly office-based supervisory position. We need a leader who is comfortable being actively involved in daily transportation operations.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

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

Schedules may include:

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

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an active transportation operations position.

Work may take place in:

• Operations offices
• Dispatch areas
• Transit buses
• Transfer locations
• Maintenance and fleet areas
• 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 pounds
• Respond promptly to driver issues, passenger concerns, accidents, service interruptions, and operational emergencies

BENEFITS

LATS offers competitive benefits that may 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 about more than moving buses.

Our team provides essential transportation that helps members of the Lawton, Fort Sill, and surrounding communityreach employment, medical appointments, schools, shopping, military resources, community programs, family obligations, and other essential destinations.

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

If you have experience in CDL transportation, public transit, bus operations, transportation supervision, dispatch, logistics, fleet operations, driver training, safety, military transportation, or transportation management, we want to hear from you.

READY TO MOVE INTO TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP?

If you are an experienced CDL Bus Driver, Bus Operator, Transit Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Route Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator, or Military Transportation Professional, this could be your next career move.

We are looking for candidates 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: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 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