Director of Transportation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five years experience in student transportation.
• Successful experience in a supervisory role.
• Possess strong organizational skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects professionally.
• Experience with transportation routing software preferred.
• Holds a valid State CDL license with School and Passenger endorsement or must obtain this endorsement within six months of hire.
• Current Department of Education Criminal History Record Check Authorization (CHRC).

JOB GOAL:

The Director of Transportation’s primary duty will be to provide safe transportation for all students and to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and other vendors.

PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Provides effective leadership as evidenced by good planning, organization, and creativity.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development through participation in workshops, meetings, and seminars.
• Interprets and administers local, state and federal regulations, statues, and policies.
• Prepares federal and state reports as required.
• Acts as a liaison between the district and the public on matters related to bussing and other transportation.
• Assumes responsibility for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of department staff and provides them with educational opportunities for growth.
• Develops and implements efficient and effective routes for the transportation of students in buses and vans.
• Schedules transportation for athletics, field trips and other specialized transportation.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the transportation staff including the mechanic.
• Prepares and administers yearly transportation budget.
• Oversees the inventory and maintenance of the transportation fleet.
• Coordinates the purchase of buses and vans for the district.
• Establishes inventory controls for supplies, tools and equipment.
• Arranges for the procurement, bidding, contracting, and supervision of the work by outside contractors related to transportation.
• Maintains records and submits reports requested by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Ensures compliance with required training in safety laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other such duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Please apply directly on our district website, www.rsu5.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person