Director of Student Transportation & Fleet Operations

Lawton Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawton Public Schools is seeking a Director of Transportation to provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all district transportation operations. You will supervise routing, driver staff, fleet utilization, safety, and regulatory compliance to deliver safe, reliable, student-centered services for about 13,200 students across 26 sites and a fleet of 100+ vehicles.

The role emphasizes effective use of transportation technology (Transfinder, Stopfinder, Infinite Campus), budget management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in transportation, logistics, operations, school administration, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees and managing complex operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with transportation technology and information systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Transportation Services.
• Direct daily transportation for ~13,200 students across 26 sites.
• Oversee routing, fleet management, safety, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with school administrators and district leadership on transportation issues.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Data analysis

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Transfinder

Stopfinder

Infinite Campus

Job description

Lawton Public Schools is seeking a Director of Transportation to provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all district transportation operations. You will supervise routing, driver staff, fleet utilization, safety, and regulatory compliance to deliver safe, reliable, student-centered services for about 13,200 students across 26 sites and a fleet of 100+ vehicles.

The role emphasizes effective use of transportation technology (Transfinder, Stopfinder, Infinite Campus), budget management,