Director of Transportation
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Job Description
Position Description
Job Title: Director ofTransportation
Reports to: Executive Director of Support Services
Dept./School: Transportation Department
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 2
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Direct and manage districts transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned 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 on-site 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:
Three years of supervisory experience in transportation operations preferably with public school district or comparable supervisory experience
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 district-owned 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
8. Implement federal and state law State Board of Education rule and board policy.
9. Compile maintain file and present all reports records and other documents required.Complete all required Texas Education Agency reports.
10. Prepare process and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
11. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Budget and Inventory
13. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
14. 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.
15. Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment. Recommend purchase of vehicles as necessary.
Student Management
16. 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.
17. Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
Personnel
18. Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
19. Prepare review and revise transportation department job descriptions.
Safety
20. Enforce safety standards that conform with state federal and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
21. Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
22. Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
23. Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal state and insurance regulations.
24. Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
25. Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
26. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
27. Participate in development of the districts disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
28. Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
29. Operate bus as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of shop foreman dispatcher bus drivers bus monitors and administrative assistant.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle; school bus
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking; regular grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching; regular driving
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust noise vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
