Director of Transportation - Paradise Unified School District

North American Transportation Management Institute; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Unified School District in Paradise, CA is seeking a proven, safety-focused Director of Transportation to provide strategic and operational oversight of all district transportation services. You will oversee bus operations, routing, scheduling, driver supervision, fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and budgeting, with a focus on safety and service to students.

The role requires five years in school transportation, a CA Driver’s License, a CA School Bus Driver's Certificate, and a

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in school transportation operations or a supervisory/leadership role.
• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and manage all transportation and vehicle maintenance operations.
• Develop and implement policies to enhance safety and efficiency; supervise drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance staff.
• Plan and oversee routes, schedules, and assignments for daily service and special events.
• Ensure compliance with California Highway Patrol, DMV, and Department of Education regulations.
• Investigate accidents and implement preventive safety measures.
• Prepare and administer the transportation department budget; monitor expenditures and inventory.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations, costs, and compliance.
• Coordinate state-required safety drills and ongoing staff certification requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Strategic planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Position Paradise Unified School District (PUSD) is seeking a proven, safety-focused leader to serve as Director of Transportation.

This key leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of all district transportation services, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of students each day.

The Director of Transportation oversees bus operations, routing and scheduling, driver supervision and training, fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and departmental budgeting.

This position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and service that supports student success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and manage all transportation and vehicle maintenance operations.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures to enhance safety and efficiency. Supervise, train, and evaluate bus drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance staff.
• Plan and oversee bus routes, schedules, and assignments for daily service and special events.
• Ensure compliance with California Highway Patrol, DMV, and Department of Education regulations.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective and preventive safety measures.
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance programs for district vehicles.
• Prepare and administer the transportation department budget; monitor expenditures and inventory.
• Serve as the district liaison with regulatory agencies and community partners.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to operations, costs, and compliance.
• Coordinate state-required safety drills and ongoing staff certification requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience operating a school bus or working within school transportation operations, including experience in a supervisory or leadership role; AND
• - High school graduation or equivalent.
• - Additional experience in transportation management may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• - Valid California Driver’s License.
• - Valid California School Bus Driver's Certificate