Transportation Coordinator

Job Description – Chickasaw City Schools Transportation Coordinator Overview: To develop and maintain a secure, reliable and cost-effective transportation system that supports all curricular and extracurricular student activities. Responsibilities: Design, optimize, and evaluate daily school bus routes, bell schedules, and special education or ADA-compliant transit needs. Oversee comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, repairs, and safety inspections for all district vehicles in compliance with state and federal regulations. Project long-term fleet needs, including the purchasing, replacement, or retirement of school buses. Assist with maintenance department needs per Director of Facilities / Superintendent Personnel and Supervision Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate bus drivers. Coordinate mandatory in-service safety training, driving certifications, and drug/alcohol testing programs. Manage staff scheduling and assignments. Safety and Compliance Ensure full adherence to local, state (Department of Transportation guidelines), and federal motor carrier safety laws. Investigate traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns, or student disciplinary incidents on buses and implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain emergency response plans for severe weather, accidents, or crisis situations. Budget and Administration Maintain accurate records, state reporting documentation, and compliance logs. Serve as the primary liaison between parents, school principals, administration, and external contractors. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pupil transportation, fleet operations, or logistics management, with prior supervisory experience. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements, MUST have Mechanic Certification with ALSDE Skills: Strong knowledge of transport safety laws, budgeting, personnel management, Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr