Transportation Director jobs in Texas
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
- KERRVILLE ISD
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Kerrville, TX
FULL_TIME
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Primary Purpose
Direct and manage district’s transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
Experience in transportation and fleet operations
Experience as a bus driver
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations- Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure 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.
- Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
- Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.
- Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
- 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 employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are 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 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.
- Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
- Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
- Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- 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 bus as needed.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of shop foreman, dispatcher, parts manger, bus drivers, bus monitors, and administrative assistant.
Tools/Equipment Used
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle; school bus
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching; regular driving
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Salary
The salary for the above position will be based on the salary schedule currently in effect by Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.
228 workdays
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. - 7 Days Ago
Director of Transportation
- Midtown Engineers
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Houston, TX
FULL_TIME
- Midtown Engineers offers our most important asset to infrastructure, transportation and civil engineering projects: Our people. With decades of experience and expertise under their collective belts, i...
- 1 Day Ago
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
- Hereford Independent School District
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Hereford, TX
FULL_TIME
- PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and manage district’s transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles. QUALIFICA...
- 1 Month Ago
Director of Transportation
- El Paso Independent School District
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Manor, TX
FULL_TIME
- Primary Purpose: Coordinate assignments and schedules of bus drivers, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe,effi cient, and economical transportation services. Education/Certifi cation: Bachelor’s degre...
- 20 Days Ago
Transportation Director
- The Container Store Inc.
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Coppell, TX
FULL_TIME
- Overview The Transportation Director leads all aspects of TCS transportation capabilities including inbound to DCs (domestic, import), outbound to stores, outbound to customers, and customs trade comp...
- 24 Days Ago
Director of Transportation
- Hays County
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Kyle, TX
FULL_TIME
- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILL...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Biddeford Schools
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