Supervisor

Job Posting Title

Supervisor, Transportation

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

04-20-2026

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Job Summary

Supervisestransportationstaff, ensuring bus operations and high-value assets meet organizational goals and service requirements. Analyzes operational performance and implements initiatives to improve safety, reliability, on-time performance, and cost effectiveness. Manages DOT-required training and departmental regulatorycompliance, andrecommends and implementsprogramstoenhanceservice delivery. Oversees both in-house and contracted bus services,establishesperformance expectations, andidentifiestraining or corrective actions to support workforce effectiveness. Ensures adequate operational coverage and collaborates with campus stakeholders to coordinate transportation services that meetKSprogram needs.

Essential Responsibilities

Transportation/Operational Management 

• Supervisesdaily transportation operations, ensuring efficient,safe, policy-aligned service delivery while addressing operational or personnel issues, making route or assignment adjustments as needed, andmaintainingeffective engagement and span of control across the team. 

• Drives continuous improvementby developing and implementing initiatives that strengthen contract performance, cost efficiency, and service quality across all transportation activities. 

• Supports innovation and service enhancements, contributing to efforts that improve theoveralltransportation experience for employees, students, and families through technology, digital tools, andother contemporaryservice solutions. 

• Provides effective team leadership, setting clear expectations and fostering ahighperformanceculture through coaching, training, and workforce planning to ensureoptimalstaffing and service levels. 

• Fosters an inclusive, team-oriented environment bymaintainingpositive working relationships and encouragingcollaborativeproblem solving across the department. 

• Builds strong relationshipsinternally and externally,collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and families to resolve issues and upholdKSvalues in all interactions. 

Safety and Compliance

• Leads safety and compliance programs, overseeing recordsmanagement,conducting inspections, and implementing improvements in response to audit findings. 

• Ensures full regulatory compliance forKSownedbus operations,maintainingadherence to all applicable health, transportation, environmental, and government standards to protect students and staff. 

• Oversees and delivers safety, compliance, and technical training, ensuring staffmaintainrequired knowledge and certifications. 

• Manages accident and incident investigations, completing required reports, analyzing root causes, enforcing corrective actions, and providingperformanceimprovementtraining aligned with state and federal transportation standards. 

• Responds to andresolvessafetyrelatedincidents and complaints, ensuring proper documentation,followup, and corrective action for concerns from staff, families, and the public. 

• Conducts regular inspections andworkqualityreviewsto verify performance meets established standards and customer expectations through observations, audits, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Assesses and coordinates responses to transportation emergencies, ensuring clear communication with internal teams andmaintainingstudent and staff safety during breakdowns, weather events, accidents, and rescuebusoperations. 

Fiscal/Administrative

• Supports budget development by analyzing ridership, routes, service standards, and staffing needs to ensure resources align with operational and quality expectations.

• Identifiesand implements tools, materials, and proceduresthat enhance safety, efficiency, and work quality, including procurement and training for new practices. 

• Assesses andplansworkforce needs, developing schedules and staffing strategies that balance daily operations, special projects, and shifting service priorities. 

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum two (2) years supervisory/management experience.

• Minimum two (2)years experiencein a transportation job related field,to includebut not limited to traffic safety and/or traffic management.  

• Valid Driver’s license.

• Ability to understand and implement current or new State or Federal DOT rules thatimpactKS employees.  

• Advanced computer knowledge and comfort with business applications.

• Positive attitude and willingness to continuously learn new skills and knowledge; ability to demonstrate increasing competence.

• Ability to train others in the performance of assigned duties.

• Ability to read and comprehend traffic management systems, training materials, and correctly instruct others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including via radio); excellent conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work flexible schedules to accommodate after-hours school-related functions and activities.

• Demonstrated values of inclusion, role model for others.

• Excellent ability to assess competing priorities, appropriately prioritize and delegate, and manage multiple demands simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, hospitality, or other related field.

• Experience working in an organization with various trades.

• Knowledge of Human Resources regulations and practices.

• CDL license, Type A or Type B with S and P endorsements.

Physical Requirements

• May occasionally require physical work; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling required of objects over 20 pounds.

• Often requires sitting, and requires standing and walking; occasionally requires bending, crouching, or reaching.

• Requires ability to communicate via two-way radio.

Working Conditions

• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and exposure to dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.

• Often work outdoors and indoors.

• Work occurs throughout the day from early morning to late evening in eight hours shifts or split shifts; overtime may be required to meet operational needs.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities,dutiesand skillsrequired.The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at [email protected] or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms).  Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.  

Work Year

12

Pay Range

79,100.00 - 108,400.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations