Director of Transportation

North American Transportation Management Institute; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Transportation Management Institute is seeking an Education Transportation Operations Manager to plan, organize and manage scheduling, routes, drivers and fleets; help grow and sustain education and transportation services; perform the duties of a School Bus or Van Driver when necessary.

You will develop routes with the Executive Director of Education, supervise up to ten drivers and twenty monitors, cover shifts, oversee field trips, maintain records, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Familiarity with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of state, DOT and RMV rules and regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year bus driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate all bus routes with the Executive Director of Education.
• Manage staff of up to ten bus and van drivers and twenty bus monitors.
• Cover driver shifts (morning, noon or evening) when needed.
• Oversee field trips and maintain transportation records.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Monitor and report driver issues, safety concerns or licensing.
• Handle customer complaints and investigate issues related to lateness, damages or loss.
• Negotiate contracts with outside transportation providers and optimize costs.

Skills

Policy familiarity

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Massachusetts Bus Driver Instructor Certificate

Class B license with school bus endorsement

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Salary Range: $57,000-$65,000

Full Time with Benefits

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Education, plan, organize and manage scheduling, routes, drivers and fleets; help grow and sustain education and transportation services; perform the duties of a School Bus or Van Driver when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with the Executive Director of Education to develop and coordinate all bus routes.
• Manage a staff of up to ten (10) bus and van drivers and twenty (20) bus monitors.
• Responsible for covering any driver shifts (morning, noon or evening).
• Work with Association staff to manage field trips.
• Upkeep the maintenance records for all drivers and vehicles.
• Follow Association policies, procedures and regulations.
• Monitor and report driver issues such as accidents, safety concerns or licensing.
• Handle customer complaints and investigate issues including lateness, damages or loss.
• Negotiate contracts with outside transportation companies and recommend cost effective methods of transportation.
• Be fiscally responsible for the transportation department; create and manage a budget; raise revenue outside those received from parents for daily transportation.
• Role model acceptable behavior, demonstrate maturity and use sound judgment when decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of state, DOT and RMV rules and regulations.
• A valid Special Driver School Bus Certificate and Massachusetts Bus Driver Instructor Certificate.
• H.S. or equivalent.
• One (1) year bus driving experience.
• Valid Class B Drivers license with school bus, safety and passenger endorsements.
• A clean driving record.
• A track record of safe practices working with children.
• First Aid, CPR/AED certification.
• Good oral and written communication
• Must be able to multi-task and work under time constraints; attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of times, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time. Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.

Salary/Compensation: $57,000 - $65,000 per year