Assistant Operations Manager - Student Transportation

DS Bus Lines Inc.

Location: Olathe, KS (for Olathe School District)

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

Are you ready to lead a team that ensures our students arrive at school safely and ready to learn? [Insert School District Name] is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support our transportation department.

You will be the bridge between administration and our frontline heroes-our CDL School Bus Drivers and Monitors. Your mission is to foster a culture of positive reinforcement while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency in pupil transportation.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership & School Bus Operations

• Daily Dispatch Support: Ensure all drivers and monitors are briefed on their daily routes, student rosters, and specific vehicle assignments.

• Performance Coaching: Provide "on-the-road" feedback and office-based coaching to ensure staff remain compliant with district and state safety protocols.

• Training & Onboarding: Lead training sessions for new technology (GPS, student tracking apps) and conduct safety "stand-up" meetings.

• Conflict Resolution: Act as a point of contact for driver concerns, ensuring open communication and mutual understanding.

Operational Oversight

• Route Optimization: Assist in building and adjusting efficient bus routes to minimize ride times and maximize fuel economy.

• Fleet Coordination: Oversee the scheduling of fleet maintenance to ensure zero service interruptions.

• Safety Compliance: Maintain meticulous records for DOT and State Department of Education regulations, including driver certifications and safety drills.

• Administrative Precision: Review payroll for accuracy, manage monthly invoicing, and analyze labor data to improve efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 3 years in transportation (School District or Pupil Transportation experience is highly preferred).

• Leadership: 1+ year of supervisory experience, preferably managing a unionized or diverse frontline workforce.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Education Admin is a plus).

• Licensing: Familiarity with CDL requirements and DOT safety regulations is essential.

• Communication: Proficiency in Hosting Zoom/Teams calls and conducting in-person safety briefings.

Why Work for Our District?

• Stability: Competitive salary ($65k-$75k) with the security of a school district environment.

• Impact: Directly influence the safety and daily experience of students in our community.

• Growth: We invest in our leaders through professional development and "culture-first" management training.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

DS Bus Lines is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of family, respect, service, and safety. We understand how important of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with school districts so that we can work together to provide the best possible service for students and parents.