Location Manager

The Location Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of a school bus location. This position leads a team of employees to deliver safe reliable transportation service while maintaining strong customer relationships and managing a profitable operation.

The Location Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the location directly impacting safety service quality employee engagement and financial results. By leading day-to-day operations and maintaining strong relationships with customers and employees this role ensures consistent high-quality service delivery.

This position is critical to sustaining DATTCOs reputation in the community while developing the next generation of operational leadership.

• Plan direct and coordinate the activities of a school bus location
• Update and maintain routes using Traversa or other routing software
• Coordinate operations across drivers buses safety and maintenance
• Ensure all drivers follow state and federal regulations

• Prepare and manage the location budget
• Monitor and control labor and operating expenses
• Process and maintain payroll records
• Oversee monthly billing and all monies due into the location including petty cash
• Coordinate the review of dispatch sheets with driver daily time

• Hire interview and onboard new employees
• Review driver bids and assign routes and charters
• Handle conflicts and administer progressive discipline
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

• Respond to school department parent and student concerns
• Initiate corrective actions to resolve service issues
• Answer routine phone calls mail and inquiry requests

• Other duties as assigned

• 3 years of supervisory experience (transportation preferred)
• Some college coursework or relevant industry experience

• CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements preferred (not required)

• Ability to create and lead a strong team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication across employees and school personnel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and computer systems