CLS - Transportation Lead

SERVICE WORKER
TRANSPORTATION LEAD
JOB DESCRIPTION 

JOB TITLE: Service Worker - Transportation Lead                        FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt                      

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation                                 PAY GRADE: CLS-14

LOCATION: Education Support Services                                      DAYS: 228| CALENDAR E

                                                                                                                   JOB ID & DATE: CLS-13, June 2026

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Transportation Lead supports the daily coordination, communication, and operational effectiveness of the Adams 14 Transportation Department. This position serves primarily as a dispatcher and lead support role responsible for coordinating daily bus operations, assigning routes and drivers, monitoring transportation activity, supporting trainers and drivers, assisting with routing and field trips, submitting and monitoring transportation-related work orders, and helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for students.

The Transportation Lead serves as a key point of contact for drivers, trainers, schools, and transportation leadership. This position provides guidance and operational support to transportation staff, assists with driver coverage and special events as needed, monitors fleet readiness and work-order status, and supports compliance with district procedures, Colorado pupil transportation regulations, and safety standards. The position may also serve as a utility/flex driver for field trips, events, substitute routes, special routes, or other transportation needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level Details

High School Diploma or GED

License / Certification Required

Drivers license with no more than 8 points in 3 years. 

Hold and maintain, a CDL Class B license with P2S Endorsement

DOT medical card, First Aid and CPR certification.

Work Experience Required

Prior experience in school transportation, dispatch, routing, or school bus operations required.

Substantial experience as a school bus driver preferred.

Experience providing lead support, training support, or operational guidance to transportation staff preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Required

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, trainers, school staff, families, students, and district leadership.

Knowledge of Colorado school bus safety regulations, district transportation procedures, and pupil transportation requirements.

Ability to use dispatch software, routing systems, GPS systems, transportation management platforms, and basic office technology.

Ability to monitor routes, respond to transportation disruptions, and make sound decisions in urgent situations.

Ability to support drivers and trainers with route information, operational expectations, and safety procedures.

Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, driver assignments, route documentation, work-order tracking, and transportation logs.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when addressing student, parent, employee, or operational concerns.

KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Transportation Operations and Dispatch

• Coordinate daily dispatch operations, including route coverage, driver assignments, substitute drivers, activity trips, field trips, special routes, and emergency transportation needs.
• Monitor daily route execution and respond to transportation disruptions, late buses, absences, route changes, road closures, weather concerns, and operational issues.
• Communicate with drivers regarding route changes, student concerns, safety issues, field trip assignments, vehicle needs, and daily expectations.
• Track vehicle locations using GPS, transportation software, radio communication, and other available systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drivers during daily operations.
• Support emergency response procedures related to transportation operations, accidents, breakdowns, weather delays, and student safety concerns.
• Assist transportation leadership in identifying staffing, route, vehicle, and schedule needs.
• Provide clear communicat