Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage districts transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all districtowned vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree

Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance

Ability to conduct onsite inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to use technology to plan operate monitor and evaluate transportation operations

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years supervisory experience in transportation and fleet operations

5 years experience as a bus driver (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations

1. Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
2. Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
3. Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
4. Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
5. Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
6. Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
7. Oversee repair of all districtowned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.

Policy Reports and Laws

1. Implement federal and state law State Board of Education rule and board policy.
2. Compile maintain file and present all reports records and other documents required.
3. Prepare process and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
4. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

1. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
2. Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies. Approve and forward invoices for transportation to accounting department.
3. Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment. Recommend purchase of vehicles as necessary.

Student Management

1. Implement districts student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
2. Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Personnel

1. Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
2. Prepare review and revise transportation department job descriptions.

Safety

1. Enforce safety standards that conform with state federal and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
2. Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
3. Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
4. Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal state and insurance regulations.
5. Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
6. Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
7. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

1. Participate in development of the districts disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
2. Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
3. Operate bus as needed.

FISD pays $365 a month towards TRSHealth Insurance.
You may earn up to 5 local and 5 state days.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. The Administration and/or supervisor have the right to add or change duties at any time.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position.

Fredericksburg ISD is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Director