PEP Schoolv2 | Transport Supervisor
Locations: HSR Layout and Whitefield, Bengaluru
Schedule: Day shift; full-time
How to apply
Email [email protected] with your resume
About the Role
The Transport Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient functioning of the school’s transport system across our centres. This role requires close oversight of vehicle operations, route planning, driver management, and maintenance coordination, while also supporting facility-related coordination where required.
The ideal candidate will be practical, dependable, calm under pressure, and able to take ownership of day-to-day transport & facility operations with a strong focus on child safety, punctuality, and service quality.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransport Operations
- Plan, review, and optimise transport routes for safety, efficiency, and timeliness
- Manage daily operations for school vehicles and/or outsourced vehicles
- Use GPS and routing tools to track routes and ensure real-time coordination
- Monitor route adherence, punctuality, and transport service quality
- Step in quickly to resolve operational disruptions, delays, or route issues
Driver Supervision
- Recruit, train & supervise bus drivers
- Manage driver duty schedules, attendance, and route allocation
- Conduct regular performance audits and ensure compliance with school rules
- Address concerns related to driver conduct, unsafe driving, or other issues
- Maintain discipline, accountability, and professionalism across the transport team
Vehicle Maintenance
- Oversee routine maintenance of buses and other transport vehicles
- Monitor preventive maintenance schedules and repairs
- Conduct or monitor pre-trip safety checks and related documentation
- Coordinate all repairs to ensure vehicles return to service as quickly as possible
Facility Coordination
- Support basic facility management and upkeep across the school where required
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors such as plumbers, electricians, and other service providers
Preferred Background and Experience
- Undergraduate degree / diploma in any discipline
- Prior experience in school transport management or a related field is compulsory
- Familiarity with GPS and routing software for real-time transport coordination
- Experience in supervising drivers
- Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance, safety checks, and repair coordination
- Good spoken Kannada & English
- Should own a two-wheeler for local commuting, as required by the school
- Serve as a backup driver in emergencies
- Should be based within reasonable commuting distance (5-7 km) of our HSR or Whitefield centres; Willingness to relocate closer to the school, if needed
What We Are Looking For
- A grounded, responsible, and action-oriented professional
- Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in real-time situations
- High standards around child safety, punctuality, and reliability
- Someone who can work firmly with drivers and vendors while remaining respectful and professional with parents and school teams
Work Location: In person
