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.