Transportation Director — Fleet & Safety Leader

Jacksonville North-Pulaski; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the Transportation Department, including driver training, dispatch, payroll, budget planning, and vehicle maintenance, with a focus on school bus safety.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training drivers, supervising routes and field trips, managing fleet maintenance for about 87 buses, and ensuring compliance with federal and Arkansas laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in transportation operations, fleet management or logistics.
• Commercial Driver's License with school bus endorsement.
• Minimum of three years in supervisory/management roles.
• Knowledge of transportation safety procedures and fleet management.
• Familiarity with federal/state transportation regulations.
• Experience managing budgets and department resources.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to obtain/state-required certifications for the district.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and train bus drivers and substitutes; develop retention plans.
• Supervise staff on regular routes, field trips and activity trips.
• Oversee payroll and department administration.
• Manage fleet maintenance for ~87 buses.
• Develop policies for safe, efficient transportation operations.
• Ensure compliant school bus routes and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Transportation Management

Tools

Routing software

GPS tracking systems

Fleet maintenance programs

Transportation management software

Job description

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District seeks a Director of Transportation to lead the Transportation Department, including driver training, dispatch, payroll, budget planning, and vehicle maintenance, with a focus on school bus safety.

Responsibilities include recruiting and training drivers, supervising routes and field trips, managing fleet maintenance for about 87 buses, and ensuring compliance with federal and Arkansas laws.