Director of Transportation

Central Decatur Community School District; Leon (IA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Decatur Community School District in Leon, Iowa seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the district's student travel operations, balance administrative duties with hands-on responsibilities, and ensure safe, efficient transportation for all students.

The role requires managing fleet maintenance, route planning, safety compliance, and staff supervision, including driving as needed and coordinating weather decisions. Immediate start for a 12-month contract may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical certification in automotive/diesel mechanics or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in school bus operations, fleet maintenance, or commercial transit management.
• CDL with P and S endorsements, and ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; State School Bus Driver Permit and DOT Medical Certificate.
• Clean driving record with no major moving violations; background checks completed.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all aspects of the district's transportation system for safe, efficient travel.
• Perform maintenance planning, inspections, and coordinate repairs.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize daily routes and driver assignments.
• Ensure compliance with state reporting and safety requirements.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate transportation staff.

Connaissances

Fleet management

Route planning

Safety compliance

CDL operation

Staff supervision

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive/diesel/vocational certification

Business administration certification (preferred)

Outils

Route scheduling software

State reporting portals

Spreadsheet tools

Digital communication devices

Description du poste

Director of Transportation

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5969711
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 23, 2026 11:07 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Director of Transportation

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt / Exempt (Based on District Classification)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time (12-Month / 260-Day Contract)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Transportation oversees all aspects of the district’s student transportation system to ensure safe, efficient, and dependable transit for all students. In a rural district setting, this hands‑on leadership role requires balancing administrative duties—such as route planning, state reporting, and compliance with direct operational duties, including driving regular or activity routes when needed and performing routine vehicle maintenance.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fleet Management & Maintenance

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, fluid checks, minor repairs, and pre-trip/post-trip safety inspections across all district buses, vans, and suburban fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and coordinate major mechanical repairs or warranty work with certified commercial mechanics/contracted service centers.
• Maintain complete maintenance, fuel, and repair logs for each vehicle in accordance with state department of transportation standards.
• Schedule and prepare all district vehicles for annual state safety inspections, ensuring 100% fleet compliance.

2. Route Coordination & Logistical Operations

• Design, evaluate, and optimize daily morning and afternoon routes for efficiency, fuel economy, and minimal student ride times across a geographically spread rural area.
• Coordinate and assign drivers and vehicles for all extracurricular activities, athletic trips, field trips, and special events.
• Serve as the primary district contact for severe weather decisions, participating in early‑morning road condition checks with local road departments and county emergency management.
• Establish temporary detour routes during road construction, flooding, or winter weather road closures.

3. Bus Driving & Route Coverage

• Maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements and serve as a primary or sub bus driver for daily routes as district staffing requires.
• Drive activity and athletic routes when scheduled or during driver shortages.
• Maintain order, safety, and a positive environment on assigned bus routes, enforcing district student conduct policies.

4. Compliance, Safety & State Reporting

• Complete and submit all required state department of education reports, including transportation claim reports, mileage logs, student rider counts, and state reimbursement filings.
• Conduct annual bus safety drills for students and organize mandatory safety and in‑service training programs for all district transportation staff.
• Oversee student behavior management on buses, collaborating with building principals and parents to resolve student conduct issues promptly.

5. Personnel & Department Leadership

• Recruit, interview, train, and evaluate bus drivers, van drivers, and substitute drivers.
• Manage driver scheduling, substitute coverage, payroll time tracking, and leave requests.
• Foster a positive, supportive team culture among transportation staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of motor vehicle operations, mechanical systems, and commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Strong familiarity with rural district roads, county geography, and local weather patterns.
• Ability to operate route scheduling software, state reporting portals, spreadsheet tools, and digital communication devices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with parents, building principals, school board members, and community emergency responders.
• Ability to handle high‑stress situations calmly and make quick, safety‑focused operational decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical certification in automotive/diesel mechanics or business administration preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in school bus operations, fleet maintenance, or commercial transit management.
• Licensing & Certifications:
  • Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Valid State School Bus Driver Permit and current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  • Clean driving record with no major moving violations.
• Clearances: Satisfactory completion of state criminal background check, child abuse registry clearance, and pre‑employment drug/alcohol screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit and drive a commercial vehicle for extended periods over rural terrain.
• Physical capability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, lift, and carry up to 50–75 lbs while performing maintenance duties.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, snow, and rain).
• Capability to execute emergency bus evacuation procedures safely.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Transportation

Contact Information

• Nicole Martz , DBO Specialist, HR/Nutrition
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]