What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Transportation position at Milton Hershey School?
Supervisor Transportation
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Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where 2,100 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with an extraordinary cost-free career focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to that foresight, the school has almost 12,000 graduates and is expanding to serve more students.
MHS is seeking a Supervisor, Transportation to assist the Manager in the administration and oversight of all facets of the transportation department (which includes a fleet of 66 vehicles) and the school’s mail room. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and efficient transportation of students and school personnel
- Efficient and safe delivery of freight, mail, and food supplies throughout the campus
- Ensuring other transportation support services are provided as needed by the school
- Effective scheduling of a team of 35 union CDL drivers
- Coordinating the Charter Bus Program (chaperone) with over 110 ancillary adult bus monitors.
This is a year-round, onsite role located in Hershey, PA. Standard hours of operation Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM with occasional weekends and holidays. The Manager and Supervisor of Transportation share an on-call rotation to ensure emergencies and issues are handled on a timely basis. MHS offers competitive compensation with excellent benefits (medical, vision & dental insurance, a 403b savings plan with employer contribution, paid time off, wellness benefits and free lunches). Annual salary range of: $65K to $86K, pay is determined based on experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar supervisory role. Experience supervising in a union environment, preferred.
- Knowledge of Travel industry practices and services.
- Valid PA Driver's License in good standing.
- CDL Class B License with a P-S and Air Brake endorsements.
- First Aid / CPR certification.
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written.
- Interpersonal skills include the ability to resolve conflicts, negotiate, and collaborate.
- Experience working with or around children & youth in a diverse workplace preferred.
- Computer skills utilizing Internet and Microsoft applications and report writing experience.
- Fluency in Spanish a plus.
- Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.
- Candidates should be willing to actively engage with students beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.
Salary : $65,000 - $86,000
