Director of Transportation

Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership and strategic direction for district transportation operations and vehicle maintenance to ensure safe reliable efficient and compliant services. Direct transportation operations routing and scheduling fleet maintenance safety and regulatory compliance budgeting and personnel management. Develop and implement departmental procedures and operational practices while collaborating with district leadership campuses families and other stakeholders to support district transportation needs.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferably in transportation business administration logistics or a related field
• Transportation director certification (preferred)
• Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with passenger (P) school bus (S) and air brake endorsements
• Texas School Bus Driver Certification
• Must maintain compliance with all Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements governing commercial drivers license issuance and renewal
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiners Certificate or the ability to obtain and maintain certification
• Ability to meet required DOT physical examination and drug and alcohol testing requirements

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student transportation operations fleet management or a related field
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience operating a school bus (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of student transportation operations routing and scheduling fleet maintenance safety and regulatory compliance
• Advanced leadership organizational and personnel management skills
• Advanced interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to use transportation management routing fleet and related technology to plan monitor and evaluate operations
• Ability to interpret and apply policy procedures regulations and operational data to support sound decisions and effective department operations
• Ability to safely operate a school bus and related equipment

Key Responsibilities:

Transportation Operations and Routing

• Develop and enforce transportation procedures and administrative regulations related to school bus safety student discipline and department operations.
• Establish regular and special education routes schedules and stops to support student safety efficient scheduling appropriate student loads and cost-effective operations through use of the districts transportation management and GPS/student tracking systems.
• Serve as a liaison with district personnel students parents and outside organizations to coordinate transportation activities and programs and resolve issues or conflicts.
• Advise the Superintendent and Executive Director of Operations regarding road and surface conditions during inclement weather or other operational concerns.

Budget Purchasing and Resource Management

• Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for the Transportation Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures within established limits; estimate costs and approve billings.
• Advise the Executive Director of Operations on the purchase of supplies equipment/parts fuel and bus/equipment replacement.
• Provide technical expertise information and recommendations to the Executive Director of Operations regarding fiscal policies procedures and programs related to transportation operations.

Compliance Reporting and Driver Requirements

• Compile and maintain required Denton ISD and Texas Education Agency (TEA) Transportation Reports.
• Maintain personnel records verifying that all drivers hold valid drivers licenses and all required TEA endorsements certifications medical qualifications and other required credentials.
• Maintain the driver handbook and related procedures to support compliance with applicable federal state and district policies.
• Administer the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing program.

Personnel Leadership and Training

• Manage recruitment hiring safety training assignment and evaluation processes for transportation staff and bus drivers.
• Maintain current knowledge of transportation regulations legal requirements; conduct and facilitate meetings and in-service training as needed.

Fleet Maintenance and Facilities

• Direct and manage school bus fleet maintenance operations.
• Manage alternative fuel program and ensure compliance with applicable waste emissions and reporting requirements.
• Ensure transportation facilities vehicles and fleet equipment are maintained in safe and good operating condition.

Student Safety and Emergency Response

• Oversee the departments student management and transportation safety program.
• Oversee investigation of accidents involving buses or other district vehicles as needed.

Bus Operation

• Operate a school bus as needed to support transportation services.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure the vehicle is operated safely in compliance with all applicable laws and district policies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all district policies procedures and expectations outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Engage in strategic planning leadership collaboration and continuous professional growth aligned with the goals of the department and district.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the department and district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise evaluate and recommend employment actions for assigned transportation personnel including hiring placement reassignment discipline and termination.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; operate district vehicle and 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); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting nonambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive equipment

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: Interpret and apply policy procedures regulations and operational data; manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions; make sound decisions in time-sensitive and emergency situations; maintain emotional control under stress

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

Appointment:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends the appointment of this position to the Board of Trustees based on the applicants training experience and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.

Required Experience:

Director