Transportation Manager

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job Summary

R & May Transportation is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to join our growing team.

We are looking for a motivated school transportation professional who can take ownership of daily operations and help lead our drivers, aides, dispatchers, and transportation staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in the school bus industry and understands the challenges of managing daily routes, staffing, vehicle assignments, school district communication, and unexpected operational issues.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who can think quickly, solve problems, hold employees accountable, and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Year-round employment

Growing company with opportunities for increased responsibility

Responsibilities

Oversee daily AM and PM school transportation operations

Ensure routes are properly staffed with drivers and aides

Manage driver call-outs, open routes, and substitute coverage

Coordinate driver, aide, and vehicle assignments

Monitor routes, delays, breakdowns, and service issues

Communicate with school districts, drivers, aides, and management

Supervise and support dispatch and transportation staff

Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and performance

Assist with routing, scheduling, and route efficiency

Coordinate vehicle availability with fleet and maintenance departments

Handle transportation complaints and operational concerns

Assist with accidents, incidents, and safety-related matters

Coordinate field trips and additional transportation

Ensure company policies and applicable school transportation requirements are followed

Identify operational problems and implement solutions

Qualifications

3–5+ years of school bus transportation experience required

Must be fluent in English and Spanish

Previous experience in transportation management, dispatch, routing, operations, or driver supervision

Strong knowledge of daily school bus operations

Experience supervising drivers, aides, dispatchers, or transportation employees preferred

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Experience with routing, GPS, or transportation software preferred

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Significant school transportation experience may be considered in place of a degree

CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements is a plus

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership and gets things done.

School transportation changes by the minute. Drivers call out, vehicles become unavailable, routes change, and schools need answers quickly. The right Transportation Manager will be able to stay organized, lead the team, make decisions, and find solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer service.

If you have experience in the school bus industry and are ready to take the next step into a leadership role with a growing company, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join the R & May Transportation team.