Lady's Childcare & Transportation Transportation Operations Lead Savannah, GA · Full time

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Lady’s Childcare & Transportation (LCT) is a growing student transportation company serving families throughout the Savannah area. Our mission is to provide children and families with transportation that is safe, reliable, caring, and centered around exceptional communication.

At LCT, we believe student transportation is about more than getting children from one location to another. We focus on creating a positive experience for our students while giving parents confidence and peace of mind through dependable service, professional communication, and a team that genuinely cares.

Our drivers and transportation team work together to maintain high standards for student safety, vehicle readiness, route reliability, parent communication, and professionalism.

As LCT continues to grow, we are building a team of dependable individuals who value accountability, teamwork, flexibility, and providing excellent service to children and families.

Lady’s Childcare & Transportation — Where Safe Rides Meet Happy Smiles. 💗🚐

Safe • Reliable • Caring

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and proactive Transportation Operations Lead to support daily transportation operations.

This hands-on leadership position combines student transportation, driver support, route coordination, vehicle oversight, and operational accountability.

The ideal candidate takes initiative, solves problems independently, and supports the transportation team while maintaining LCT's safety and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Route Operations

• Operate assigned morning, midday, afternoon, or support routes as needed.
• Ensure drivers arrive at student pickup locations on time and prepared.
• Monitor route progress, delays, cancellations, and schedule adjustments.
• Coordinate driver coverage and respond to transportation issues.
• Obtain management authorization before implementing route changes.
• Support smooth transitions between transportation shifts.

Team Leadership & Driver Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned drivers.
• Assist with onboarding, ride-alongs, and route familiarization.
• Reinforce punctuality, attendance, communication, and professionalism.
• Report performance concerns and operational challenges to management.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Vehicle & Equipment Oversight

• Verify completion of weekly vehicle safety inspections.
• Monitor vehicle cleanliness, fuel levels, and maintenance needs.
• Report mechanical issues and coordinate approved maintenance.
• Ensure phones, tablets, safety seats, student supplies, and tracking equipment are ready.
• Support scheduled vehicle inspections and equipment inventory.

Parent Communication & Student Safety

• Assist with transportation updates and parent concerns.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with families.
• Follow all student pickup, drop-off, attendance, and safety procedures.
• Document and report incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Participate in daily operational meetings and check-ins.
• Assist with route assignments, staffing coverage, and scheduling.
• Monitor required transportation documentation.
• Provide management with daily operational updates.
• Support company initiatives, parent engagement, and service improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation and availability for early-morning shifts.
• Experience in transportation, childcare, logistics, or team leadership.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to unexpected situations.
• Comfortable using GPS navigation and mobile applications.
• Ability to safely transport children and follow company procedures.
• Dependable attendance and professional conduct.
• Ability to pass applicable background and driving-record checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transporting or supervising children.
• Previous team lead, dispatcher, or operations coordination experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with Brightwheel, Homebase, Life360, or similar platforms.
• Experience training or mentoring employees.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay: $16.00 per hour

Additional Compensation:

• Applicable weekly gas stipend based on assigned responsibilities and vehicle usage.
• Applicable weekly marketing stipend for approved promotional and outreach activities.
• Opportunities for additional responsibilities and advancement based on performance and business needs.

Weekly stipend eligibility and amounts will be communicated upon assignment and are subject to company policy.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Transportation Operations Lead ensures that students are transported safely and on schedule, drivers remain prepared and accountable, vehicles are maintained and ready, and daily operations continue smoothly when management is off-site.

Join the LCT Team!

If you're a dependable leader who enjoys working with children, supporting a team, and making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Lady’s Childcare & Transportation

Where Safe Rides Meet Happy Smiles

912-844-2115

[email protected]