Education
Bachelor’s degree required; Masters in any discipline preferred.
Additional Requirements
Valid Bangladesh driving licence (mandatory).
Certified first-aid training, or willingness to complete it within three months of joining.
Working knowledge of the Road Transport Act 2018, BRTA regulations, vehicle insurance and driver licensing. Professional certification in fleet or transport management is an advantage.
Experience in transport or fleet management, preferably in an international school, multinational company or foreign mission, including fleet maintenance planning and management of outsourced garage, parts and service contracts is a significant advantage.
Experience in leading large teams, such as drivers, mechanics and support staff, and handling road incidents and emergency coordination.
Skills & Competencies:
Sound knowledge of vehicle types, maintenance requirements and fleet management practice; strong familiarity with Bangladesh transport legislation, BRTA guidelines, vehicle insurance and driver licensing.
Able to prepare and manage an annual operating budget and monitor cost per vehicle and per route; strong vendor and contract management, able to specify work, assess quality and challenge pricing; clear English and Bangla; accurate record keeping; proficient with spreadsheets, AI tools and GPS or route tools; good knowledge of Dhaka roads and the Diplomatic Enclave.
Qualities:
Calm, decisive and visible leadership during emergencies; high integrity and transparency in service assessments, vendor selection, procurement and billing; detail-oriented with job orders, invoices and compliance records; firm and fair in holding staff accountable; committed to AISD’s child protection standards and community values.
Responsibilities & Context
Position Summary: The Transport Manager leads AISD’s Transportation Department and is accountable for the safe, compliant and economical operation of the school’s fleet, covering student bus services, staff and pool transport, vehicles allocated to overseas-hire staff, and the vehicle workshop. The role sets routes, standards, plans and budgets, approves schedules, rosters and expenditure, and leads the response to all transport emergencies. Day-to-day execution is delivered through the Transport Coordinator, whose work this role approves and verifies.
Reports to and is evaluated by: Senior Operations Manager, Campus Facilities and Housing
Supervises: Transport Coordinator and Motor Mechanic directly; drivers and bus monitors through the Transport Coordinator
Employment Arrangements: AISD Support Staff, Taka Pay Scale, 12-Month Letter of Appointment, On-call availability is required for transport emergencies.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE
Service Planning & Approval
Plan and approve student bus routes, stops and timings; lead the annual bus allocation exercise and issue route, bus number, timings and contact details to every family. Review staff transport routes annually and approve passenger lists and weekend runs.
Approve all driver, bus monitor and vehicle deployment schedules prepared by the Transport Coordinator. Set and enforce standards for seating, capacity, seat belts and handover of younger students, approve all policy exceptions, and set driver duty and rest limits consistent with the Road Transport Act 2018.
Fleet Maintenance, Workshop & Lifecycle
Own the annual Vehicle Maintenance Plan, including preventive maintenance and the summer-break inspection and repair programme. Run the in-house workshop and manage vetted garage agreements.
Review and approve job orders and vendor invoices within delegated authority, recording every service assessment and approving bills only against the agreed job order. Maintain a complete record for each vehicle, and release none until work is complete and road-tested as safe.
Prepare and manage the annual operating budget; raise requisitions for parts, tyres, batteries and lubricants through central procurement; analyse fuel efficiency per vehicle monthly; and prepare the annual replacement plan, leading the disposal of retired vehicles through auction.
Legal Compliance & Risk
Supervise the registration, insurance and fitness certification of all AISD vehicles, and verify that every driver holds a valid licence for the class driven. Ensure compliance with the Road Transport Act 2018, BRTA rules and AISD procedures for accidents, theft or burglary, and enforce zero tolerance for operating any school vehicle under the influence of alcohol or impairing substances.
Team Leadership, Recruitment & Training
Lead recruitment of the Transport Coordinator, drivers, bus monitors and mechanics; set the duty roster framework; evaluate performance; and address conduct issues in line with HR procedures. Verify and approve the timesheets, overtime and payroll input prepared by the Transport Coordinator, ensuring overtime is allocated fairly.
Deliver and record an annual training plan covering defensive driving, preventive maintenance, seat-belt compliance, incident response and safeguarding.
Communication, Emergency Response & Safeguarding
Act as the principal point of contact for parents on transport matters, and liaise with school offices, police, government authorities, insurers, garages and suppliers.
Lead the response to every transport incident until closed or handed over, coordinating with Security, senior management and the school nurse. Maintain an emergency reserve plan, run drills, remain reachable during all student runs and trips, and submit a formal incident report within one working day.
Uphold the Child Protection Policy across all transport operations, ensure every transport staff member completes safeguarding training and a bus monitor is on board whenever students are carried, and keep the incident response guide current.