Transportation Director jobs in Midland, TX

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)

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DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
  • Ector County ISD
  • Odessa, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Title:  Director, Transportation                                   Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

    Reports to:  Executive Director of Operations                                         Pay Grade: Admin Pay 7

    Dept. /School: Transportation                                                                 Days: 227

    Supervises:  Transportation Supervisors, Lead Vehicle Mechanic, Operations Supervisor

     

    Primary Purpose: To provide oversight and operation of the department, ensuring the proper administration of the school district transportation system in accordance with state/federal laws, local policies, and the district's mission, vision and guiding principles to ensure the safe and efficient transport of students.       

    Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:

     

    • Bachelor’s degree required.
    • Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Certification (TAPT) preferred.
    • ASE School Bus Certification preferred.

     

     

                Special Knowledge Skills:

     

    • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including drug testing; effective routing; fleet maintenance; parts/inventory management; quality principles; driving record must meet both the State’s point requirements and the District’s standard for driving district vehicles; maintain a Texas School Bus Driver Certification; must have satisfactory performance in the District’s safety training program; must pass the DOT/District’s Physical Examination yearly and valid Texas Class “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Passenger & School Bus endorsements.
    • Skill in communication and use of computer equipment, including emergency and dispatcher radios.
    • Ability to work with parents and children.
    • Self-motivated, organized, reliable, adaptable
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Must be able to work independently as well as on a team

     

    Experience:

     

    • Three years of supervisory experience in transportation operations, preferably with public school districts.

     

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure that 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.
    • Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure that vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.
    • Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
    • Respond to after-hours emergency calls, as needed.
    • Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required. Prepare, process and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
    • Ensure that employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
    • Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure that operation is cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
    • Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies. Approve and forward invoices for transportation to accounting department.
    • Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment. Recommend purchase of vehicles, as necessary.
    • Implement district's student discipline policies and ensure that expectations about appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
    • Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
    • Select, train, supervise and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal.
    • Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.
    • Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
    • Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
    • Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
    • Participate in development of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies, as needed.
    • Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
    • Operate buses and other vehicles, as needed.
    • Be positive, patient, and friendly with students, staff, parents, and community members in support the District.
    • Be professional, reliable, organized and friendly.
    • Communicate effectively (verbal and written).
    • Answer telephone calls and e-mails promptly.
    • Maintain positive interaction with students, staff, fellow employees, parents, and community members.
    • Be willing to show empathy towards students, staff, parents, peers and community members.
    • Ability to resolve issues/concerns and troubleshoot (as applicable).
    • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • Transportation department staff.

     

     

    Working Conditions:

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

    Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent district wide travel and some state wide travel.

     

     

     

     

    The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

     

     

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Transportation Engineer - Assistant Director of Public Works
  • State of Texas - County of Lubbock
  • Lubbock, TX FULL_TIME
  • Summary Assists the Director of Public Works with executing the overall Transportation Roadway Improvement Plan. Provide strategic and tactical direction to operations in the Public Works department b...
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Transportation Engineer - Assistant Director of Public Works
  • Lubbock County
  • Lubbock, TX FULL_TIME
  • Assists the Director of Public Works with executing the overall Transportation Roadway Improvement Plan. Provide strategic and tactical direction to operations in the Public Works department by provid...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Transportation
  • Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview
  • Deal, TX FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates safe transportation of hospitalized patients to and from their residences/appointments as well as meal pick up. Also provides assistance to mental health services staff f...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Dispatcher (Non-emergency Transportation)
  • Midessa Transportation
  • Odessa, TX FULL_TIME
  • Are You ready to make a difference in your community? Midessa Transportation is a non-emergency medical transport, that is established to provide services to elderly persons, persons with disabilities...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Transportation Security Officer
  • Transportation Security Administration
  • Hobbs, NM FULL_TIME
  • Overview Transportation Security Officer Open & closing dates 10/05/2023 to 03/04/2024 Pay scale & grade SV D Appointment type Salary $44,795.00 to $55,231.00 PA Work schedule Location Hobbs, New Mexi...
  • 24 Days Ago

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VP Operations - Own a Franchise
  • Williamsonheckt
  • Midland, TX
  • Do you want to own your own business? You are not alone, approximately 85% of the new franchise owners were professional...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Juvenile Supervision Officer
  • Midland County, TX
  • Midland, TX
  • Salary : $44,294.76 Annually Location : Midland, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2019-00273 Department: Juvenile Dete...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Route Driver
  • Culligan 6TX
  • Midland, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401K retirement with ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chemical Process Engineer
  • Select Chemistry
  • Midland, TX
  • CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER Job Details Full Time / Part Time: Full Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Business Unit: Chemis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Transportation Planner
  • City of Odessa
  • Midland, TX
  • Sr. Transportation Planner Summary: This is an administrative position involving professional and supervisory work assis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Water Logistics Coordinator
  • Wood PLC
  • Midland, TX
  • Location: Midland, TX Contract Duration: This is a 12 month project with the potential to go longer Other: Additional be...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Logistics Coordinator
  • Savage Companies
  • Midland, TX
  • Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Militar...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sacker
  • United Family of Stores
  • Midland, TX
  • Quality Inspection Ecru 1st -215
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. At the 2010 census, the population of Midland was 111,147, and a 2015 estimate gave a total of 132,950, making it the twenty-fourth most populous city in the state of Texas. Due to the oil boom in Midland, certain officials have given population estimates above 155,000. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Midland County, the population of which...
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