Transportation Director jobs in Meriden, CT

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT: SUPERVISORY STAFF (AFSCME #818)
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

SUMMARY: The Transportation Director is responsible for directing and coordinating the daily operations of student transportation, including district motor pool to assure safe and efficient pupil transportation. This position requires strong proven abilities in organization, leadership and human relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the duties of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
High School diploma/GED certificate.
Specialized training in area of responsibility.
Advanced training desirable.
Extensive experience in area of responsibility.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, employees and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Advanced knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for E-mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations and transportation routing. Fluency in MUNIS, VersaTrans, PowerSchool & WebSmart software programs.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in verbal communication. Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely in written format. Ability to perform duties with awareness of, and to adhere to, all district requirements and Board of Education Policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. Some occasional lifting or moving is required which normally would not exceed fifty (50) pounds and work in an environment with exposure to petroleum fumes and work occasionally outside. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some driving is required. Frequent writing is required. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually very quiet. When working in a school environment the noise level may become moderate to loud.

DATE OF SERVICE: As soon as possible
WORK YEAR: 48 WEEKS
SALARY: $67,437
APPLICATION: Those currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education complete an internal online application by May 16, 2022. All others fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/Bristol/onlineapp

5/10/2022