Director of Transportation

Position Type: Administration: Non-Certified Date Posted: 2/18/2026 Location: Transportation Position Summary: The Director of Transportation is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the School District pupil transportation program. The Director of Transportation is responsible for training school bus drivers and for maintaining buses and other district vehicles. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the safe and efficient transportation of students Manage and implement school bus routes to ensure safe and efficient student transportation Ensure strict compliance with all federal and state applicable laws governing pupil transportation and vehicle repair Administer the Transportation Department budget and maintain necessary records and complete reports as required by law Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws governing pupil transportation and vehicle repair Assist in the development of long-range plans, district policy and department guidelines Lead the recruitment and training of bus drivers, bus aides and transportation staff in partnership with the district personnel department Develop plans and procedures to retain drivers Supervise activities of operations responsible for payroll, personnel, field trips and activity trips Manage fleet maintenance of all buses Assist in developing purchase requirements and specification for new school buses and equipment Respond to accidents involving school buses and other department vehicles to ensure proper disposition and protection of district resources Report all incidents and accidents to the Superintendent Review trends and perform analysis of data to ascertain methods, techniques and procedures to improve transportation operations Manage the training of all staff as needed Provide leadership to the Transportation Department on day-to-day operations Oversee all aspects of the daily bus and bus maintenance operations Monitor daily operations to assure that work is performed efficiently and in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines Provide lead direction to Transportation Department office and bus staff Facilitate staff annual in-service Perform road checks during period of inclement weather Coordinate with transportation department staff, and administrators on start of school protocols Coordinate and provide input in the district transportation services, routing and scheduling Coordinate and assist with collision investigations, safety programs, student management, and drug and alcohol testing Manage bus driver performance evaluations Coordinate with the bus maintenance staff to prepare for annual state bus inspections Collaborate with a variety of personnel from other departments, districts, state agencies, and organizations relating to pupil transportation Assist and/or coordinate with the development of policies and procedures, system upgrades and implementations, and departmental staffing changes Participate on student attendance boundary committee meetings if needed Manage bus and other vehicle purchasing plans Adhere to all policies of the District Perform purchasing duties in compliance with district policy and procedures Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to pupil transportation Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of vehicle maintenance and related safety and legal standards Knowledge and skill in the use of materials, tools and methods commonly used in the maintenance and repair of school buses, automotive and other mechanical equipment Ability to successfully plan, organize and coordinate the operation of a pupil transportation and vehicle maintenance system Ability to operate school bus and district vehicles Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff and promote a cohesive team environment Ability to use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form with all stakeholders Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work Qualifications:Commercial Driver's License required - or - must be willing to obtain within 90 days Administrative or supervisory experience preferred Successful completion of all background checks Contract Days: 240 Salary: Administrative Salary Schedule Range

Created: 2026-03-04