Transportation Director

Trimble County Schools•Bedford, KY

19h

About The Position

The Director of Transportation organizes, plans, directs, and implements student transportation operations and activities to provide safe and effective transportation services. The role communicates with parents, community representatives, local officials, and the general public, and coordinates with school principals and personnel on routes and bus stop locations. The Director reports to the Assistant Superintendent. The position oversees training and work assignments for bus drivers and other assigned employees, supports student and vehicle safety programs, investigates and resolves transportation concerns, and manages transportation records, reports, billing, and budget activities. The role also maintains required bus driver certifications and records and performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class B Kentucky Commercial Driver's License.
Driver Trainer School Bus Certification.
Completion and maintenance of certification through the State Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor Course.
Demonstrated people skills and ability to function in a team-oriented environment.
Working knowledge of computers.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
Ability to exert more than 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, and reach.
Ability to push, pull, or lift while exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
Ability to grasp objects; communicate orally, sometimes using a loud voice; hear speech and environmental sounds at normal loudness; and meet visual acuity, color vision, and peripheral vision requirements.

Responsibilities

Organize, plan, direct, and implement student transportation operations and activities to ensure safe and effective transportation services.
Plan and direct pre-service and in-service bus driver training in cooperation with staff development and safety/security units.
Provide leadership in developing student safety, vehicle safety, and driver safety programs.
Plan and approve transportation routes and bus stop locations in cooperation with school principals and other relevant school personnel.
Interview driver applicants and recommend drivers for employment or dismissal.
Train, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned employees.
Receive documents and investigate and resolve issues, concerns, and complaints from parents, school personnel, drivers, and monitors.
Communicate with parents, community representatives, local officials, and the general public.
Attend workshops to maintain current Bus Driver Trainer knowledge and stay updated on driving regulations and laws; attend and conduct safety meetings for drivers and students.
Coordinate communication between field drivers.
Prepare billing for special trips as required.
Assist with budget preparation as required and monitor and control the budget according to established guidelines.
Prepare required reports and ensure department records are prepared and maintained.
Prepare and maintain bus driver records, including Driver DATA, CDL license information, DOT physical expiration dates, and training hours required for School Bus Driver certification.
Prepare and deliver oral reports as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or designee.
Present a positive image of the school to parents and convey concern for each student's education, growth, and development.
Establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school and foster a positive public relationship between the school district and community.
Carry out assignments in a timely manner, respond positively to supervisor directives, and cooperate with district administrators, principals, and staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of student educational records in verbal and written communications.
Maintain and improve professional competence, protect students and property, and adhere to School Board of Education policies and procedures.