Director of Transportation

Round Rock ISD; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Round Rock ISD in Round Rock, Texas is seeking a Director of Transportation to lead daily district-wide operations, fleet management, and dispatch services. You will oversee routing, safety, budgeting, and staff development to ensure on-time, safe transport for thousands of students.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will collaborate with principals and families, drive continuous improvement, and uphold federal/state and local policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in transportation/ fleet ops; 2+ years supervisory.
• Texas CDL with P and S endorsements, or eligible.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily district-wide transportation operations, fleet maintenance, and dispatch.
• Oversee bus routes, scheduling, and ridership tracking.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources in compliance with policies.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and staff retention.
• Ensure safety guidelines, vehicle inspections, licensing, and emergency plans.
• Collaborate with principals, families, and partners to address issues.

Skills

Operations leadership

Routing and dispatch

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Come Join Leadership at Round Rock ISD as the Director of Transportation!

The Transportation Department at Round Rock ISD is dedicated to safely providing reliable, efficient, and student-centered transportation services across the district. Our mission is to support student success by ensuring safe transit to and from school and school-sponsored events every day through a well-trained, equipped, and dedicated team of drivers, attendants, mechanics, and dispatch staff.

About the Role:

Round Rock ISD is seeking an experienced, operationally minded leader to serve as our Director of Transportation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role directs the daily operations, personnel, fleet logistics, and financial activities of the entire Transportation Department. As Director, you will oversee bus routing, fleet safety, regulatory compliance, staff development, and campus/community relations to maintain an efficient and dependable transportation network serving thousands of students daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational & Fleet Leadership: Direct daily district-wide transportation operations, fleet maintenance, and dispatch services to ensure dependable, on-time service.
• Routing & Logistics: Oversee the development and administration of efficient bus routes, scheduling protocols, and ridership tracking systems.
• Fiscal & Policy Management: Formulate and manage departmental budgets, allocate operational resources, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state (TEA/State Board of Education), and local district policies.
• Personnel Management: Lead recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention efforts for transportation personnel; establish clear performance standards and recognize staff achievements.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to safety guidelines, vehicle inspection protocols, driver licensing/certification standards, and emergency response plans.
• Stakeholder & Campus Collaboration: Work closely with campus principals, district leadership, parents, and community partners to address concerns, resolve service issues, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze transportation data, fleet metrics, and operational trends to improve route efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive service quality.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related operational experience in transportation or fleet operations, including at least 2 years in a direct supervisory capacity. Experience in public school district transportation is strongly preferred.
• Licensing/Credentials: Must maintain or be eligible to obtain a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, and meet district vehicle liability standards.
• Knowledge & Skills: Strong working knowledge of school transportation safety standards, bus routing and dispatch principles, departmental budgeting, and staff supervision. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with campus administrators, families, and operational staff.

Why Round Rock ISD?

Round Rock ISD offers a collaborative, supportive leadership culture where operational leaders make a direct, visible difference in students' daily lives. We are committed to operational excellence, employee recognition, and providing our staff with the resources they need to lead effectively. As Director of Transportation, you will steer a critical district infrastructure that supports tens of thousands of students across Central Texas.

Round Rock ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.