Transportation Director

Lexington Life Academy in Gilbert is seeking a reliable and qualified Transportation Director to join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities.
• Supervises transportation employees: Vehicle Driver/Trainers, Vehicle Drivers/Support Personnel, Substitute Vehicle Drivers and Vehicle Attendants.
• Create and maintain routes to and from school.
• Adds new students to transportation routes.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Schedules, supervises, and trains vehicle drivers.
• Supervises and instructs all phases of school van operating procedures to all new and continuing employees.
• Communicates effectively and facilitates with school administrators, vehicle drivers, attendants, students, parents and others to resolve conflicts regarding vehicle-riding systems.
• Performs dispatcher duties when needed.
• Makes emergency decisions and last-minute changes to ensure safe, smooth operation of transporting students.
• Accident evaluation, completion of reports, and submits to proper agencies.
• On-call for emergencies during off-duty hours.
• Substitutes as a school van driver in times of excessive absences and/or emergencies.
• Supervises van drivers/trainers, van driver/support personnel, substitute van drivers and van attendants.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a valid AZ drivers license.
• Must possess a Clean MVR.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required (some college preferred).
• Training in administration, management or communications desirable.
• Supervisory or personnel management experience.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Must possess thorough knowledge of all aspects of pupil transportation and the ability to demonstrate and communicate that knowledge to others.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.

COME JOIN OUR FAMILY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,568.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location