Transportation Director jobs in Alabama
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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- Alabama State Department of Education
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Opelika, AL
FULL_TIME
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Director of Transportation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.
- Must have 3 years or more experience in school bus fleet supervision.
- Skills in interpersonal relations – proven ability to communicate well with others.
- A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements and be insurable for vehicle operation is preferred or must be issued within 6 months of date of hire.
- Possession of a valid and appropriate Alabama Professional Leadership Certificate.
- Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Public School Administration.
- Three or more years of successful teaching experience is preferred.
- Prior successful building level administrative experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of the Lee County School System and the attendance area.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Background Check Required: (HB 402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Transportation Director.
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB GOAL: To supervise the School Bus Fleet operations to ensure there are no problems or interruptions to the educational program. To be responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision of all functions of the Transportation Department in accordance with State laws, and District policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES:
- Attend on a regular and predictable basis.
- Complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
- Uphold Board policies, including the anti-harassment program.
- Work in a cooperative manner with students, teachers, staff, supervisors, and the public.
- Work effectively and efficiently under time and productivity standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Supervises and manages bus drivers, bus aides, substitute drivers, substitute aides, and office staff.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.
- Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Assesses incidents and complaints (e.g. other administrators, public agencies, parents, transportation regulation agencies, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, public agencies, parents, transportation regulation agencies, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs (e.g. routing software and Trip Planner software).
- Requests and monitors budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
- Facilitates and/or participates in meetings, conferences, and workshops for the purposes of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
- Maintains Personnel records on all transportation personnel which consist of personnel training records, evaluations, complaints, copy of driver’s licenses, physicals, drug and alcohol records, and motor vehicle records, etc.
- Oversees time/attendance of Transportation employees, approves all payroll documents, and ensures that reports are sent to payroll department.
- Maintains records for preparation of State and Local reports as prescribed by State law and District Policy.
- Interpret transportation procedures and regulation to general public and staff.
- Organizes and implements a bus driver training program covering all required Federal, State and Local laws. Provides a training program for student management and discipline. Provides a school bus safe rider training program.
- Organizes and implements information system for staff and general public as it relates to school bus stops, runs, routes, time schedules, school opening and closing time, school zone information, and other information.
- Proposes recommendations that may improve transportation service and efficiency such as, rules, regulation for drivers, aides and students, and facility improvement.
- Assists in the planning, implementation, and supervision of safe loading and unloading procedure for all schools.
- Plans and creates bus discipline policies, safety programs, training programs, and operational manuals for drivers and aides.
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent may assign.
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 use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EMPLOYMENT: This is a twelve-month position (242 days). Salary range is based on board approved salary schedule.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
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