Primary Purpose:

Under direct supervision of the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the Director of Transportation ensures safe, effective and efficient operations of the Transportation Department.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent certificate

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Certification as a CDL Trainer, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of energy management, vehicle repair and maintenance

Ability to direct and manage the operations of BISD’s fleet of vehicles

Ability to efficiently manage funding allocated for all Transportation Department activities

Ability to coordinate transportation for curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Ability to implement federal, state and local requirements associated with public school transportation

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years or equivalent of supervisory experience

Public school district Transportation Department supervisory experience, preferred

Five years of commercial vehicle driving experience

Experience as a public school district bus driver, preferred