2026-2027 Director of Transportation

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Director of Transportation to oversee planning, organization, and management of the district's student transportation program. The role ensures services meet district, state, and federal guidelines while maintaining staffing aligned with budget and goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years in student transportation or fleet management, with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Five years of experience in student transportation or fleet management, including an administrative or supervisory role.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Must possess and maintain a School Bus Driver's Certificate through the South Carolina Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, organization and management of all aspects of the District's student transportation program.
• Manage, implement, and maintain assigned programs in conformance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Ensure adequate staffing to achieve objectives within budget and compliance of district goals.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Fleet management

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation management, business administration, public administration, or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements

School Bus Driver's Certificate (SC Department of Education)

Job description

Position Title

Director of Transportation

Location

Office of Operations

Pay Scale/Salary Class/Days

Administrative Pay Scale / Grade 37 / 240 Days / 8 Hours Per Day

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in transportation management, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Five years of experience in student transportation or fleet management, including experience in an administrative or supervisory role. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. Must possess and maintain a School Bus Driver's Certificate through the South Carolina Department of Education.

Description

This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization and management of all aspects of the District's student transportation program. Manages, implements, and maintains the assigned programs and ensures services are in conformance with district, state, and federal guidelines; maintains adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs/services are achieved with budget and compliance of district's goals. This position is under limited supervision.