Director of Transportation

Job Title:Director ofTransportation
Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Reports to:Executive Director of Operations
Pay Grade:AP-6
Days:226

Dept./School: Department of Transportation

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

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

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:
5 years supervisory experience in transportation and fleet operations
3 years experience as a bus driver

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations

• Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrivesafely and on time.
• Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and developplans to meet future transportation needs.
• Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
• Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
• Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
• Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
• 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

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

Budget and Inventory

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

Student Management

• Implement districts student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behaviorwhen using district transportation are communicated to students.
• Enforce student discipline andsuspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
• Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• PersonnelSelect train supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignmentretention discipline and dismissal.
• Prepare review and revise transportation department job descriptions.

Safety

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

Other

• Participate in development of the districts disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role inresponding to emergencies as needed.
• Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportationissues and innovations.
• Operate bus as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of shop foreman dispatcher parts mangerbus 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 andtwisting
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 toextreme hot and cold temperatures dust noise vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work aroundvehicles 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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

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