Director of Transportation (230 days)

J ob Title: Director of Transportation Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive* Date Revised: 05/21/25 Dept. /School: Transportation _________________________________________________________________________ Primary Purpose: Direct and manage district’s transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree Preferred Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to direct and manage operations of a fleet of vehicles Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam Ability to oversee 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: 3 years supervisory experience in transportation and fleet operations, preferred 3 years’ experience as a school administrator, preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time. Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans 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 and drug testing of bus drivers. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation 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 budgetary limitations and district policies. Approve and forward invoices for transportation to accounting department. Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment. Recommend purchase of vehicles as necessary. Student Management Implement district’s student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students. Ivestigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations. Act as administrative liaison between the District, parents and students regarding riding privileges. Manage and oversee any and all student issues regarding ridership of the District’s transportation system. Conduct and oversee any meetings or correspondence of conflict resolution concerning student transportation. Coordinate and investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action…

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