Transportation Director jobs in Evanston, IL

JOB TITLE: Director of Transportation

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations

EDUCATION & College degree or equivalent professional experience required;

EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of MS Word and related computer skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

WORK YEAR: 12 month, Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Implements and supervises school bus routes, including scheduling drivers for routes, co-curricular assignments and summer school routes.

2. Evaluates and supervises department staff.

3. Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, counseling, disciplining, directing, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving department objectives within budget.

4. Assures that all state requirements for the certifications of school bus drivers’ annual permit and physical renewals and quarterly random drug/alcohol pool are met.

5. Establishes and implements student bus safety education program.

6. Supervises and approves payroll hours.

7. Coordinates vehicle maintenance including supervision of the mechanic, ordering of parts and fuel.

8. Ensures the timely submittal of warranty claims and subsequent reimbursement to departmental accounts.

9. Responds in a timely manner to parent and school concerns.

10. Schedules semi-annual bus evacuations at District private and public schools, covering all students including those who do not use bus service.

11. Conducts regular vehicle inspections in addition to the inspections at state facilities for safety stickers on all vehicles.

12. Participates in discipline conferences with principals, parents and drivers.

13. Document and follow up on all “To comment on my driving” phone calls received by the District per State regulations.

14. Maintains and develop computer applications; Versatrans (routing software), Trip Tracker (field/athletic trip software) and Kronos TimeKeeper (payroll software). Also, supervise interface of date with Eschool and Versatrans by working closely with the Technology Department to assure accuracy of data.

15. Evaluates routes in accordance with state regulations.

16. Annually review all serious safety hazards for current status and obtain Board approval on status.

17. Implement and supervise training activity bus used by District personnel.

18. Supervise certifications and operation of district fuel system/underground storage tank

19. Supervise operation of FCC licensed two-way radio system to stay compliant with FCC regulations and certifications.

20. Prepare equipment specifications for bus bid.

21. Prepare and submit Annual Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Claim to ISBE by due date. Keep accurate and organized records of all documents should they be requested for an ISBE audit.

22. Monitor weather and roads for adverse conditions that impact student safety for in district and out of district transportation. This includes driving through the District between 3:00 a.m. -3:30 a.m. to report on conditions mainly during winter months.

23. Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to actively perform work in classroom, office, and other business and community settings. Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (typically involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting). Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Exposure to weather conditions. Ability to travel outside the district for a variety of meetings and conferences.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Newly hired Administrators will be placed on the Administrator Salary Schedule based on prior work experience that can be verified, that is recent (within the last ten years without an extended break in employment), and in a position of similar responsibilities. Benefits as determined and approved annually by the Board of Education.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Zurich, IL 60047: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person