Job Description

Job Location Burnsville, MN 55337 Salary Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year

School Bus Transportation Manager

Location: Burnsville, MN
Contract: Burnsville Public Schools

Schmitty & Sons is seeking an experienced and motivated School Bus Transportation Manager to lead daily operations for our Burnsville Public Schools transportation contract. This is a key leadership role responsible for safety, service excellence, and team success in a mission-driven environment that supports students and families every day.

If you are a strong people leader with transportation or operations experience—and you take pride in running safe, efficient, and positive operations—we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As Transportation Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations and supervision of the school bus transportation team, ensuring reliable service and a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the safety of passengers, employees, and overall operations
• Foster a positive, respectful, and equitable work environment that supports professional growth
• Directly or indirectly manage all transportation personnel (excluding shop employees)
• Plan and conduct monthly safety meetings
• Maintain effective and professional communication with Burnsville schools personnel and other key contacts
• Ensure full contractual compliance with the school district
• Stay current on all applicable local, state, and federal transportation regulations
• Respond to and investigate equipment failures, delays, incidents, and accidents
• Ensure staffing levels meet contract requirements
• Coach and counsel drivers on procedures, performance, and behavior
• Maintain compliance with safety-sensitive function requirements
• Assist with dispatching and route coverage as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Transportation industry experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead with professionalism, fairness, and accountability

Licensing & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements within 90 days of hire
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid medical certificate

Why Join Schmitty & Sons?

• Make a meaningful impact supporting student transportation
• Lead a dedicated team in a stable school transportation environment
• Work for a Minnesota-based company with a strong reputation and community focus
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Employee Ownership!

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