Director of Transportation

Vacancy Notice
Applicants must apply online at www.franklinschools.org

DATE: November 17, 2023

POSITION: Director of Transportation

LOCATION: Transportation building

NUMBER OF DAYS PER YEAR: 260 days per year

NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day

DUTIES: See attached

REQUIREMENTS: See attached

BENEFITS: Per the Administrative fringe benefit package – available on the 1st day of the month following the first day of employment

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

POSITION BEGINS: Immediately

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

CONTACT: Mr. Benji Betts, Executive Director of Operations- bettsw@franklinschools.org

Dr. David Clendening
SUPERINTENDENT

'All applicants considered for hire after July 1, 2009 must obtain a criminal history background check subject to I.C. 20-26-5-10. This background check must be completed through the Indiana State Police prior to receiving an offer of employment with the cost being borne by the applicant. If selected for an interview, additional information will be provided at the time of interview.'

The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by
Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes") occurring in the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and activities, affecting the
Corporation environment.

998 Grizzly Cub Drive Franklin, Indiana 46131
Phone: (317) 346-8700 Fax: (317) 738-5812 www.franklinschools.org

FRANKLIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Director of Transportation

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Transportation
Department: Transportation
Assignment: Supervisor to transportation staff; drivers (full-time and sub

drivers, mechanics, secretary and bus assistants.)
Supervised by: Executive Director of Operations
Terms of employment: 260 days per year
FLSA status: Salary/Exempt

Purpose: Oversee and coordinate all student routing to consist of, but not limited to; general corporation bus routes, Special Education including Preschool, St. Rose and Central Nine, summer school, and all special programs to include field trips and sporting events for all schools within the Franklin
Community School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the maintaining a full staff for the Transportation Department. a. Maintain employment job description for all positions. b. Maintain employment records for current employees to include vacation time, personal days, sick days and payroll information. c. Responsible for all interviews for employee replacements.

2. Responsible for all training and testing of all drivers and bus assistants.
3. Manages the scheduling, maintenance, operation, safety, acquisition, and disposal of the corporation fleet, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations, to include those governing training, drug audits, inspections, certification, and licensure of drivers; coordinates equipment maintenance and safety programs in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.

4. Responsible for the scheduling and driver assignments of extra-circular trips and sporting events.
5. Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors expenditures.
6. Participates in decision of school delays and/or dismissal/cancellations.
7. Availability for contact whenever a school bus is on the road.
8. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

- High school diploma or GED; College degree preferred
- Directly related management expertise to the duties and responsibilities specified with verified work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

- Ability to work effectively with the general public.
- Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
- Records maintenance skills.
- Ability to lead and train.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

- Ability to analyze and solve problems using systemic thinking skills.
- Knowledge of systems thinking or green-belt status preferred.
- Word processing and/or data entry skills.
- Ability to plan, develops, and coordinates multiple projects.
- Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Knowledge office management principals and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Skills in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range on constituencies in a diverse community.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures as applied to public academic institutions.
- Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.

Conditions of Employment:

- Attend all state and federal required safety classes.
- Maintain certifications of CPR and First-Aid.

Working conditions and Physical Effort:

- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Limited physical effort required.
- Limited exposure to physical risk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,500.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,500 - $90,000