Transportation Supervisor

Salary : $98,112.00 - $128,724.00 Annually
Location : 013 - Transportation, 501 Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-R08-MD
Department: Business
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


The Position


Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums

District: Award-winning schools

Community: World-famous city and attractions

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, plans, evaluates, develops, and implements transportation functions within established guidelines of the District; oversees, coordinates, supervises, and schedules work assignments within established standards for transportation personnel; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.

Employment Standards


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school supplemented by advanced training or course work relating to the organization and supervision of transportation programs.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity over a large pupil transportation program involving complex route scheduling operations and vehicular maintenance activities.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid, Class A or B California Driver's License, with passenger and air brake endorsements, at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.


Use of an automobile may be required for this position.


Proof of current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment, and throughout employment in a position in this classification.


Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California School Bus Driver Certificate.


Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Medical Card.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate (with a minimum equipment restriction of automatic transmission).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF (Typically learned through formal training or education):
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, mandates, codes, and regulations regarding pupil transportation.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of route scheduling for a large pupil transportation program.
• Methods and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.
• Standard vehicle maintenance and repair inspection procedures.
• School district organization, operations, policies, objectives, boundaries and the general geography of the greater Anaheim area.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Appropriate safety procedures, first aid, and hazardous material compliance.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Emergency road service procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication techniques.

SKILL TO (Typically attained through formal training or practice):
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Analyze, interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret maps.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of a variety of comprehensive reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Develop and prepare departmental budgets.
• Analyze and develop work methods, procedures and schedules.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.

ABILITY TO (Typically a personal quality attained without formal training, education, or practice):
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Prioritize and schedule work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Employees in this classification work alone, inside and outside, over 40 hours/week, in direct contact with the public, students, and other District staff, with high work volume and tight deadlines, continually changing priorities and constant interruptions, in temperature changes, with moving vehicles, in negative interpersonal situations, exposure to minor contagious diseases (colds, flu, etc.), inadequate lighting, poor ventilation, loud noises and odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Employees in this classification use fingers repetitively, use twisting or pressure repetitively involving wrists or hands, use both hands simultaneously, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, drive a vehicle, use a computer and a telephone, have depth perception, have color vision and be able to distinguish shades, see small details, sit, lift and carry up to 25lbs. without assistance, walk, maintain balance, stand, push, pull, bend repeatedly, reach overhead, climb stairs, and stoop/bend.

Examples of Duties


Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.


SPECIALIZED ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Typically only performed in this classification)
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the operational functions of transportation (bus route planning, assigning and dispatching of transportation personnel, scheduling, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervises and oversees vehicle maintenance (e.g. supply procurement, record keeping, maintenance schedules) for the purpose of ensuring safety and reliability of transportation department vehicles; Reviews major mechanical repair time in order to determine priority transportation equipment use; Confers with mechanical service and transportation personnel regarding unforeseen problems in order to develop alternative solutions.
• Reviews, monitors, develops, and audits bus routes (bus stops, clock schedules, etc.) to ensure adherence to a cost effective operation, appropriate utilization of personnel and equipment, and compliance with District safety policies.
• Responds to inquiries (questions, complaints, etc.) from stakeholders (students, parents, District staff, administration, etc.) to provide necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and other related financial activities (billing/invoicing of field trips, fuel bills, new school bus financial analysis, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and fiscal practices are followed (e.g. revenues are properly recorded and accurate, etc.).
• Maintains personnel records (e.g. attendance, safety, DMV records, classroom/behind-the-wheel training and in-service, etc.) for the purpose of meeting District and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates meetings and workshops (e.g. safety training, periodic staff meetings, etc.) in order to identify issues, support staff, and convey information; Serves as a District representative at gatherings (Board of Education meetings, community events, etc.) to promote the District's goals and accomplishments and represent the District's best interests.
• Communicates with internal and external customers (District personnel, community members, etc.) regarding transportation-related issues (e.g. pupil transportation concerns) for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Coordinates with vendors for the purpose of determining driver and equipment requirements (e.g. routes, stops, schedules, etc.).
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to ensure smooth and orderly onboarding of new personnel.

GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Also performed in other classifications)
• Supervises, reviews, and monitors transportation personnel in order to evaluate employee performance and resolve personnel related problems and conflicts (e.g. coaching, disciplinary action, etc.).
• Prepares a variety of reports (accident, field trip billing, bus routes, schedules, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and conveying key written information.
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of District policies, procedures, objectives, and goals.
• Establishes and maintains professional collaborative working relationships with staff and community members (Board of Education, administrators, regulatory agencies, District employees, parents, members of the public, etc.).
• Assists in conducting accident investigations (e.g. reviews events, prepares and submits accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of complying with District and legal requirements and insurance carrier procedures.
• Participates in the budget planning, development, implementation, and oversight.
• Contributes to interviewing and selecting employees, in addition to recommending transfers, reassignment, termination and other disciplinary actions.
• Serves as a backup for driving school buses when needed (e.g. substitutes not available) for the purpose of ensuring transportation of passengers (to and from school and/or field trips) via scheduled routes in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Recruitment Information


RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN Anyone may apply.

CERTIFICATION TYPE: OPEN Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. The top 3 ranks of Eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.

Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.

SCREENING PROCESS

The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.


EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.


DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.


EXAM PROTESTS

Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after six (6) months or one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT

Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT

All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:

A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.


B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.


C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.

BENEFITS

Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:

-Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.

-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.


Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:

-Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT

Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.


FOR FURTHER JOB INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO
Anaheim Union High School District offers an extensive benefits package including 23 vacation days, 14 holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT : All statements made in your responses must be true and complete. Your responses to the following questions may be used as a selection tool to determine whether or not you possess the initial or best combination of qualifications required for this position. Referring to your application or resume will NOT qualify as a response to any question, so make sure to answer each question thoroughly.Any misstatements of material facts may subject you to disqualification from further competition at any time during the application/examination process or, if hired, immediate termination. All information provided is subject to verification of its accuracy.Note: Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered.

• I have read, understand, and agree with this passage.

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Education Which of the following best represents your education? Please check the highest level of education you have completed. Please Note: Applicants are required to provide valid proof. Attach your diplomas, transcripts, or degrees to your online application.

• I did not graduate from high school.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completed advanced training or coursework in the organization and supervised transportation programs.

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List the advanced training or coursework you've received relating to the organization and supervision of transportation programs.
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Administrative Experience How many years of paid experience do you have in a supervisory or administrative capacity over a large pupil transportation program?This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.

• I have no experience
• Less than three (3) year
• Three (3) years or more

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Please briefly describe your experience supervising or coordinating day-to-day public school or other busing operations for a large pupil transportation program, including the number of buses, drivers and routes involved, and the number of students/passengers transported daily.Please also include your specific supervisory responsibilities (e.g. Planning, organizing, scheduling, disciplining, and evaluating the work of subordinates or of other employees, etc.) in your response.If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.
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Route Scheduling Expertise Does your supervisory or administrative experience include complex bus route scheduling?This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience Route Scheduling (e.g. Supervising or coordinating the development and scheduling of efficient bus route system, including scheduling of school bus routes, etc.).If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.
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Vehicle Maintenance Expertise Does your supervisory or administrative experience include vehicular maintenance activities?This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience supervising and overseeing vehicle maintenance (e.g. Supply procurement, record keeping, maintenance schedules, etc.).If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application.
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Licenses and Auto Insurance Do you possess the following:*Class A or B California Driver's License, with passenger and air brake endorsements*Current California auto liability insurance at time of appointment

• Yes
• No

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Special Certifications Do you possess the following certifications?*Valid California School Bus Driver Certificate*Valid Medical Card*Valid First aid Certificate*Valid State Certified School Bus Driver Instructor's Certificate (with a minimum equipment restriction of automatic transmission)

• Yes
• No

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WRITTEN NARRATIVE This application may ultimately be used as a resource for screening/testing purposes to identify the most qualified candidates and later for the hiring manager when reviewing final candidates.With this in mind, please generally describe how your training and experience that has prepared you to be a successful Transportation Supervisor for a large school district.This experience must be reflected on the employment section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please enter "N/A."
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