Transportation Director directs, develops, and implements overall operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Develops and directs operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Director monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to forecast and meet capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Director oversees the acquisition and oversight of transportation providers. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Transportation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Transportation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB GOAL: Administer and manage all components that make up a safe, efficient and effective pupil transportation program for the District in such a way as to provide the best possible services with the financial and technical resources available.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Obtain and maintain a valid State of Arizona Commercial Driver’s License w/ passenger and school bus endorsements
Obtain and maintain a valid (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card required
Preferred DPS Behind the Wheel Certificate
Preferred DPS Classroom Training Certificate
Preferred DPS Physical Performance Test Certificate
Experience in a management position working with a large staff and budget
Strong leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Five to seven years of experience in commercial and/or public school transportation
Principles and practices of budgeting and fiscal management
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
Managing, supervising, evaluating, and motivating staff
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
Public speaking
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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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 essential functions.
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, warehouse environment and may require some work in the field with moderate exposure to travel.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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