Transportation Director

Nature of Work:

An employee in this class is responsible for the school transportation program in county school systems. Work is planned and directed through the interpretation and application of guidelines. The employee is expected to resolve most problems and to confer with the Superintendent or his designee on problems of policy. Work is performed under general supervision. Administrative supervision is exercised over a number of skilled semi-skilled and underskilled employees.

Illustrative Example of Work:

Develops procedures for vehicular service and repair.

Prioritizes work to be accomplished.

Develops work plans.

Tests new equipment.

Applies standards for vehicle replacement.

Develops transportation routes.

Arranges transportation for students with special needs.

Conducts transportation studies relating to school consolidation or for improving existing transportatin services.

Investigates and reports accidents.

Communicates with Department of Transportation on roads bridges signs etc.

Makes recommendations regarding hazardous road conditions.

Develops and monitors budgets.

Establishes an inventory system of parts.

Directs the preparation and submission of all transportation reports.

Reports on disposal of pollutants and other hazardous materials.

Manages and recommends the selection training certification of fitness and competence and termination of bus drivers.

Collaborates with school principals in the recruitment of drivers and routing of buses.

Recommends transportation personnel to be hired disciplined dismissedor promoted.

Ensures employees are provided needed training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of vehicular service and repair principles and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of routing.

Working knowledge of record keeping and reporting techniques.

Some knowledge of management principles.

Skill in effective oral and written communication.

Ability to gather and analyze data.

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.

Suggested Training and Experience:

Considerable experiencein performing the full range of tasks associated with management of a transportation system.

Special Requirements:

Appropriate North Carolina drivers license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such it is not intended to contain all the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Required Experience:

Director