Director of Transportation

Jacksonville North-Pulaski; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the Transportation Department, including driver training, dispatch, payroll, budget planning, and vehicle maintenance, with a focus on school bus safety.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training drivers, supervising routes and field trips, managing fleet maintenance for about 87 buses, and ensuring compliance with federal and Arkansas laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in transportation operations, fleet management or logistics.
• Commercial Driver's License with school bus endorsement.
• Minimum of three years in supervisory/management roles.
• Knowledge of transportation safety procedures and fleet management.
• Familiarity with federal/state transportation regulations.
• Experience managing budgets and department resources.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to obtain/state-required certifications for the district.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train bus drivers and substitutes; develop retention plans.
• Supervise staff on regular routes, field trips and activity trips.
• Oversee payroll and department administration.
• Manage fleet maintenance for ~87 buses.
• Develop policies for safe, efficient transportation operations.
• Ensure compliant school bus routes and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Transportation Management

Tools

Routing software

GPS tracking systems

Fleet maintenance programs

Transportation management software

Job description

Position Title:Director of Transportation

Department:District Administration

Reports To:Assistant Superintendent

Closing Date:Until Filled

SUMMARY:

The Director of Transportation provides direction and management oversight for the overall operation of the Transportation Department including driver training, dispatch, administration, payroll, finance and budget planning, new and existing equipment, State and Federal laws/compliance, and vehicle maintenance. The Director of Transportation will lead school bus safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage recruitment and training of bus drivers and substitute bus drivers plus develop plans and procedures to retain drivers.
• Manage the supervision of personnel on regular school routes, field trips and activity trips.
• Be responsible for the annual review and discipline of all staff.
• Supervise activities of operations responsible for payroll.
• Manage fleet maintenance of approximately 87 buses.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of transportation.
• Manage and implement school bus routes to ensure safe, efficient and timely pupil transportation.
• Develop bidding requirements and specifications for new school buses and equipment.
• Respond to accidents involving school buses and other department vehicles to ensure proper disposition and protection of District resources.
• Report all incidents and accidents of a serious nature to District Office.
• Submit monthly transportation report to Assistant Superintendent.
• Review trends and perform analysis of data to ascertain methods, techniques and procedures to improve operation.
• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal and State laws.
• Drives a school bus over assigned routes in emergency situations.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation operations, fleet management, logistics, or a closely related field.
• Must have a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsement for school bus operation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in student transportation or a public school district setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of transportation safety procedures, vehicle maintenance operations, route planning, and fleet management.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state transportation regulations, including school bus safety standards and requirements.
• Experience supervising personnel, evaluating employee performance, addressing employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage departmental budgets, coordinate resources, and oversee daily transportation operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any certifications or licenses required by the State of Arkansas and the District for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation Management, Logistics, Public Administration, Education Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience serving as a Transportation Director, Assistant Transportation Director, Transportation Supervisor, or in a comparable leadership role.
• Experience overseeing student transportation operations in a public school district.
• Knowledge of Arkansas Department of Education/Division of Elementary and Secondary Education transportation requirements.
• Experience with transportation routing software, GPS tracking systems, fleet maintenance programs, and transportation management technology.
• Experience managing a large fleet of vehicles and supervising multiple employee groups.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.