Asst. Transportation Director/Fleet Technician

Floydada Independent School District; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Floydada Independent School District seeks an experienced transportation leader to oversee district-owned vehicle operations, ensuring safe and efficient service for students. The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, strong fleet management and maintenance knowledge, and the ability to direct large-scale transportation schedules.

You will collaborate with the Transportation Director, assign drivers, monitor routes, and ensure compliance with DOT rules.

Qualifications

• Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements required.
• Ability to oversee and direct operations of a large fleet of district vehicles.
• Ability to pass DOT alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair and light maintenance.
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections of vehicle repair and maintenance operations.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures in transportation operations.
• Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Transportation Director with the delivery of transportation services for students; ensure safe and on-time pickups and arrivals.
• Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools; plan for future needs.
• Communicate changes in routes and schedules to campuses and the public.
• Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
• Assign bus drivers to routes and trips; arrange substitutes as needed.
• Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
• Oversee repair of district-owned vehicles; prioritize work orders; contract for outside services when needed.

Skills

Fleet management

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Policy implementation

Technology in transportation

Driver supervision

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Assist with district's transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, or ability to obtain them.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Knowledge of vehicle repair and light maintenance

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Experience in transportation and fleet operations and/or as a bus driver preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations

1. Assist Transportation Director with the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
2. Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
3. Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
4. Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
5. Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
6. Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
7. Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.