Transportation Manager

Transport Manager – Delhi Public School KotaAbout Delhi Public School KotaDelhi Public School Kota, under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi, is a co-educational school committed to providing comprehensive and holistic education in a progressive learning environment. The school offers education through Grade XII with a strong focus on academic excellence and the overall development of students.

Location: Kota, Rajasthan Website: www.dpskota.com CTC: ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per annumAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and hands-on Transport Manager to manage the school's transport operations and ensure the safe, reliable and efficient transportation of students.The role will be responsible for fleet operations, route planning, driver and helper management, vehicle safety and compliance, GPS/CCTV monitoring, parent coordination, Transport ERP and implementation of school transport SOPs.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure safe, reliable and efficient daily operation of the school bus fleet, including availability of vehicles, drivers and helpers and appropriate backup arrangements.Plan, review and optimise bus routes, stops and schedules to ensure efficient operations and appropriate travel times.Supervise drivers, helpers and other transport staff, including attendance, duty allocation, discipline, training and adherence to school transport SOPs.Ensure preventive maintenance, timely servicing, inspection and roadworthiness of all school buses.Monitor GPS tracking and CCTV systems and promptly address route deviations, unsafe driving, incidents or system failures.Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and school requirements, including permits, fitness certificates, insurance, pollution certificates and other mandatory documentation.Address parent queries and concerns relating to routes, stops, timings and transport services in a professional and timely manner.Maintain accurate student, route, stop and transport staff data in the Transport ERP.Respond promptly to transport-related emergencies, accidents and breakdowns, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation.Monitor transport costs, fuel consumption and vehicle utilisation and submit periodic transport MIS to school management.Regularly review transport operations and recommend improvements in safety, efficiency, service quality and cost effectiveness.Required ProfileStrong understanding of transport/fleet operations, route planning, vehicle management and statutory compliance.Strong people-management skills with experience supervising drivers, helpers and other transport personnel.Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in handling parents and coordinating with school leadership.Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with a hands-on, safety-oriented approach.Working knowledge of GPS tracking, CCTV monitoring and Transport ERP systems.Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.Willingness to work according to the operational requirements and timings of the school transport function.Qualification & ExperienceGraduate in any discipline; a relevant qualification in transport, logistics, operations or fleet management would be an advantage.4+ years of relevant experience in transport or fleet operations.Experience in a reputed school or educational institution would be preferred; candidates with relevant experience managing a substantial passenger transport fleet may also be considered.Demonstrated experience in managing transport staff, vehicle compliance, route operations and day-to-day fleet activities.