What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Weld County School District RE-1?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Transportation Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Operations
Pay Range: minimum of $80,000 - depending on experience
Prepared/Revised Date: Mar 19, 2026
Work Year: 260 days
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Transportation Department. Oversees daily operations to ensure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient transportation services. Duties include hiring, supervising, and evaluating Bus Drivers, substitutes, Driver Trainers, Bus Paraprofessionals, Vehicle Mechanics, and office support staff; developing and implementing bus routes; developing and monitoring the department budget, capital reserve and inventory; preparing and maintaining required reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to “other duties as assigned, “equals 100%.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Frequency
% of time
Recruits and recommends for employment transportation personnel; supervises and evaluates drivers, mechanics and other transportation personnel.
D
20%
Develop, implement, and monitor safe, efficient, and cost effective bus routes based on changing needs.
D
25%
Evaluate and resolve of all day‐to‐day problems, questions, and complaints regarding routes, field trips, discipline, vehicle repairs, and emergencies.
D
20%
Monitors all required records for drivers, maintenance, student information, route and mileage records.
Q
5%
Develop and monitor department budget. Initiate requisitions for department purchases.
A
5%
Keeps informed and monitors compliance with all laws and regulations concerning transportation, drivers license requirements, drug and alcohol testing, etc.
A
5%
Controls and guides acquisition of replacement parts and transportation supplies.
Q
5%
Anticipate future needs and develop specifications for vehicle and equipment purchases.
A
5%
Creates and submits annual transportation reports as required (CDE40, Oct. Count, etc.)
A
2.5%
Develop orientation and training for employees.
Q
5%
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
M
2.5%
TOTAL=
100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one to three years experience working in transportation services or fleet maintenance.
- Experience with and knowledge of bus driving, student management, fleet maintenance, and special needs equipment.
- Must be computer literate, with a reasonable degree of efficiency in typing, working knowledge of office procedures and operation of office equipment and machines.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- First Aid and CPR certifications, required within 30 days of employment.
- Supervisory experience to include problem solving assistance, scheduling and assigning work, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions such as personnel call outs, changes in activity/athletic trips and work well under pressure.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license: Yes
- CDL license and P&S endorsement, preferred
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Pre-trip/Post-trip and operating school buses of different sizes and different fuels. Operation of fuel pumps of different types. Knowledge or ability to learn technology used in school bus transportation such as GPS, route tablets and scanners.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
- Reports to: Director of Operations
- Direct Reports: Yes
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Budget Function
Responsibility
Sole
Participate
Recommend
Not Applicable
Develop a Budget
x
Administer a Budget
x
Monitor a Budget
x
Coordinate a Budget
x
Initiate a Requisition
x
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
x
Walk
x
Sit
x
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
x
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms
x
Climb or balance
x
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
x
Talk
x
Hear
x
Taste
x
Smell
x
WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
x
Up to 25 pounds
x
Up to 50 pounds
x
Up to 100 pounds
x
More than 100 pounds
x
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
x
Analyze
x
Communicate
x
Copy
x
Coordinate
x
Instruct
x
Compute
x
Synthesize
x
Evaluate
x
Use Interpersonal Skills
x
Compile
x
Negotiate
x
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
x
Work near moving mechanical parts
x
Work in high, precarious places
x
Fumes or airborne particles
x
Toxic or caustic chemicals
x
Outdoor weather conditions
x
Extreme cold (non-weather)
x
Extreme heat (non-weather)
x
Risk of electrical shock
x
Work with explosives
x
Risk of radiation
x
Vibration
x
VISION DEMANDS
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements
Vision must pass DOT physical
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Yes
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Yes
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Yes
Peripheral vision
Yes
Depth perception
Yes
Ability to adjust focus
Yes
NOISE LEVEL
Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet
Quiet
x
Moderate
x
Loud
x
Very loud
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000