Director of Transportation

Servingschools; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Ellsworth School Department is seeking a Director of Transportation to plan, direct, and coordinate all transportation operations, ensuring student safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff, managing vehicle maintenance and procurement, and overseeing the department budget and state reporting. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in management and relevant supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management or related field plus five years of progressively responsible experience in transportation administration or personnel management.
• Experience with budget preparation and supervision of staff is preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate transportation operations for the Ellsworth School Department.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate transportation staff.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, procurement, and budgeting; manage state reporting.
• Contribute to policy development to ensure safe, efficient student transportation.

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Budgeting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management or related field

five years increasingly responsible experience in administration of a transportation department or personnel management

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Director of Transportation

Plans, directs, and coordinates transportation operations within the Ellsworth School Department. Responsible for student safety, route optimization using specialized software, fleet management, and regulatory compliance. Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates transportation staff. Oversees vehicle maintenance and procurement, manages the department budget, handles state reporting, and contributes to policy development to ensure a safe, efficient student transportation system.

Education

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in management or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a transportation department or personnel management.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid Maine Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements; valid bus drivers physical exam; and bus inspection certificate; or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. Maine Department of Education CHRC Approval.

Experience

Preferred minimum of three years experience in custodial work and supervisory positions, or equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and data input into financial software as it relates to requisitions and budgeting.

Other Requirements

Ability to answer emergency calls after hours/overnight.

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 with benefits

Ellsworth School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.