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Director of Transportation

 

School: XYZ Charter

Supervisor: Assigned Administrator

Salary: $$$$$

 

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Primary Role and Purpose:

     Oversee charter’s transportation and maintenance program.  See that all charter owned vehicles are

      properly maintained.  Maintain safe and effective transportation department program.

 

Qualifications:

 

     Education:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

     Skills:

  • Capable of directing and managing operations of a large fleet of vehicles.
  • Working knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance.
  • Capable of managing transportation budget and personnel.
  • Capable of coordinating charter functions.
  • Capable of interpreting policy, procedures and data.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

 

     Experience:

            List XYZ Charter School requirements

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

     Routes and Schedules

  • Continually monitor and update charter bus routes and schedules.  Provide guidelines to meet future transportation needs.
  • Provide transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
  • Provide after-hours emergency assistance as needed.  If breakdown occurs, operate bus and deliver buses to driver.
  • Notify bus drivers, schools, and public of any adjustments in bus routes and schedules.

 

     Documentation and Law

  • Comply with federal and state law that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter schools, and charter policy in transportation area.
  • Gather, manage, file and present all reports, records and other documents required in transportation area.
  • Comply with charter’s student discipline policies and advise students of expected behavior when using charter transportation.

 

 

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  • Implement safety guidelines that conform to state, federal and insurance regulations and devise a preventative safety program.
  • Ensure exemplary operation of transportation department through staff development and improvement plans.
  • Abide by applicable personnel policies.
  • Compile necessary records to process transportation payroll.

 

Maintenance

  • Oversee preventive maintenance plans and repairs of charter owned vehicles.
  • Log and prioritize work order vehicle repair requests.  Seek outside maintenance when necessary.
  • Keep informed on fuel deliveries and distribution.

 

     Finance

  • Document program needs in order to show budgets and cost estimates.
  • Manage transportation budget and monitor cost effectiveness of program.  Evaluate efficiency of fund management.
  • Originate purchases and bids within budget guidelines and charter policy.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and parts.
  • Approve and forward transportation invoices to the accounting department.
  • Propose disposal of inefficient vehicles and equipment.  Advise on purchasing of vehicles as necessary.

 

Student Management

  • Maintain student discipline reports and hold conferences with parents, students and drivers as needed.
  • Ensure that student discipline and suspension of riding privileges are enforced for any student who does not comply with rules and regulations.

 

       Personnel

  • Assign bus drivers to routes and locate substitute drivers as needed.
  • Oversee training, managing and assessing all transportation personnel and make sound recommendations about placement, assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal.
  • Record and manage all records required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
  • Draft and revise transportation department job descriptions.
  • Assess employee job performance to guarantee efficiency.

 

      Safety

  • Keep administration informed about potential weather conditions that may result in the closing of schools or road hazards.
  • Assist in gathering information for school bus accident investigations and student safety violations.
  • Assist in planning and implementing a training program to promote a safe work environment.

 

 

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  • Provide for transportation equipment that is in excellent working condition.
  • Assist in disaster duty as needed (hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, etc.)

 

      Other

  • Participate and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings to discuss transportation problems and new ideas.
  • Participate in professional growth programs to keep informed of innovative techniques in transportation.
  • Manage good relations with parents and community.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

     Oversee and assess the performance of shop foreman, dispatcher, parts manager, bus drivers,

     bus monitors and transportation secretary.

 

Job Related Conditions:

  • Frequent travel.
  • Prolonged and irregular hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All primary roles and major responsibilities are listed.  Additional duties and skills may be required for each job.

 

 

 

Approved by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

Reviewed by:_______________________________Date:____________________

 

 

 

 

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