Transportation Assistant

Roosevelt Independent School District•Lubbock, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists with the district's transportation operations, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the transportation department. The assistant will oversee the maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

Requirements

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, or ability to obtain them.
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles.
Knowledge of vehicle repair and light maintenance.
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations.
Ability to implement policy and procedures.
Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation and fleet operations and/or as a bus driver preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Transportation Director with the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance.
Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner.
Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.

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