Transportation Director

Servingschools; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Regional School Unit 13 in Maine is seeking an experienced Transportation Director to oversee transportation operations. You will manage fleet maintenance, route optimization, safety compliance, and personnel to ensure safe and on-time transportation of students and staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of supervision and logistics experience, with leadership of drivers and vendor relations. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in logistics or transportation.
• 5+ years supervision and logistics experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and testing.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and motor safety standards.
• Proficiency with GPS tracking and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee daily transportation activities, dispatches, routes, and fleet scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with MDOT, MDOE, DOT and FMCSA rules.
• Prepare and manage the transportation budget.
• Lead and evaluate a team of drivers; manage vendor relations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Transportation/Business Administration

Tools

GPS tracking

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Regional School Unit 13

Transportation Director

Regional School Unit 13 is seeking an experienced Transportation Director to oversee transportation operations. The ideal candidate will manage fleet maintenance, route optimization, safety compliance, and personnel, ensuring safe and on-time delivery of students/staff. The position is Non-Aligned Administrative.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $80,000

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement transportation strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Operations Management: Oversee daily transportation activities, including dispatches, routes, and fleet scheduling.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, including Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maine Department of Education (MDOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules. Adheres to transportation related training requirements for drivers and mechanics.
• Budgeting: Develop, monitor, and manage the transportation department budget.
• Team Supervision: Lead, train, and evaluate a team of school bus and van drivers.
• Vendor Relations: Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with personnel supervision and logistics.
• Working knowledge of transportation department health and safety compliance and testing.
• In-depth knowledge of motor safety standards, labor relations, federal and state DOT regulations.
• Strong proficiency in computer software, GPS tracking, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license (CDL Class A/B preferred) and a clean driving record.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with administration and staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to lead a diverse workforce and cultivate a safety-first culture.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with demonstrated experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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