Transport Manager

Department: Transport / Administration

Location: Chennai

Reports To: Principal / Management

1. Job Purpose

To manage school transport operations, ensuring student safety, timely bus services, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with applicable regulations across all campuses.

1. Key Responsibilities

- Manage bus routes, schedules, pick-up/drop-off points, and daily transport operations.

- Supervise drivers, attendants, attendance, discipline, and performance.

- Ensure regular vehicle maintenance and timely renewal of permits, insurance, fitness certificates, and other statutory documents.

- Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and transport budgets.

- Ensure student safety during boarding, travel, and dispersal.

- Handle parent complaints, transport issues, breakdowns, and emergencies.

- Maintain transport records and submit periodic reports to Management.

- Coordinate with Principals, campus administrators, and transport staff.





- Travel to various campuses as required to inspect vehicles and supervise transport operations.

- Ensure compliance with applicable transport safety regulations.

1. Qualifications and Experience

- Graduate in any discipline; Transport Management qualification preferred.

- Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a school or educational institution.

- Experience in fleet management, route planning, and staff supervision.

- Basic computer knowledge, including MS Excel.

1. Key Skills

- Leadership and team management.

- Planning and coordination.

- Problem-solving and communication.

- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and transport safety.

- Record-keeping and cost control.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties assigned by the Management based on institutional requirements.

📌 Transport Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Hindustan International School
📍 Chennai