Transportation Director jobs in Indiana
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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Transportation | Director
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
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Fort Wayne, IN
FULL_TIME
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Administrator: Year Round Schedule
The Transportation Director is responsible for directing the daily operations of the transportation department activities to assure safe, timely and efficient pupil transportation for all FWCS students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.
Leadership- Responsible for, in collaboration with the Executive Director of Student & Family Support Services, the development of a long-range strategic plan for the Transportation department
- Participate in the implementation of Department programs, services, strategies, goals and objectives
- Direct the daily operations of the Department by monitoring and evaluating the transportation operations for safety and operational efficiency
- Establish and maintain Department timelines; make adjustments in Department activities in response to student and District needs
- Interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
- Collaborate with Human Resources on labor issues affecting the Transportation Department
- Provide quality service to students, parents, schools and public
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to parents, school sites, administration and others regarding district transportation functions
- Direct activities to assure proper and timely resolution of transportation and related scheduling and routing issues, complaints and conflicts
- Provide professional learning opportunities for employees through in-service training programs and activities to enhance bus driver and other transportation personnel skills and understanding of District best practices and safety procedures
- Monitor Department’s compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding transportation
- Participate in the development of the annual preliminary transportation budget
- Assure adequate resources to meet District transportation needs
- Supervise the fleet maintenance plan for all buses to assure the safe transportation of students, school staff, and general public
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities- Knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to pupil transportation
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of pupil transportation planning, scheduling and route development
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of vehicle maintenance and related safety and legal standards
- Knowledge of, and ability to, transmit safe driving and preventative maintenance practices
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision of staff
- Skills in organization, time management, task prioritization and recordkeeping
- Skills demonstrating high level of integrity, commitment, and work ethic
- Ability to plan, organize, and oversee assigned work programs, including monitoring work schedules and work performance
- Ability to understand the integration of special needs students into a school setting
- Ability to operate school bus and district vehicles
- Ability to provide transportation staff with in-service/professional development opportunities to increase proficiency in their fields of expertise
- Ability to work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff and promote a team environment
- Ability to facilitate and promote conflict resolution
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with, students, staff, and administrators
- Ability to use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions
- Bachelor’s degree
- Five (5) years supervisory experience working with student transportation functions
- Indiana driver’s license
- Valid CDL: Commercial Driver’s License preferred
- Physical Demands – Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
- Working Conditions – Generally acceptable working environment with limited exposure to disagreeable elements. Exposure to such conditions may make working environment disagreeable or cause discomfort occasionally but has minor impact on personal safety and/or mental well-being.
- Driving Requirement –This job description may require the incumbent to drive.
- 9 Days Ago
Director of Transportation
- Talbott Talent Inc
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Noblesville, IN
FULL_TIME
- **This is a Full-Time, In-Person Position located in Noblesville, Indiana**Are you a visionary leader with a passion for enhancing community transportation services? Janus Developmental Services is se...
- 9 Days Ago
Transportation Director/Coordinator
- Spencer-Owen Community Schools
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Spencer, IN
FULL_TIME
- The Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Transportation Director/Coordinator to work with the bus contractors, students, community and staff su...
- 2 Days Ago
Transportation Project Director
- HNTB
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Indianapolis, IN
FULL_TIME
- What We're Looking For Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as...
- 9 Days Ago
Transportation Project Director
- HNTB
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Carmel, IN
FULL_TIME
- What We're Looking For Are you seeking a vibrant and dynamic workplace that values culture and work-life balance? Look no further! Our company has been recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as...
- 9 Days Ago
Assistant Director of Transportation
- MSD Martinsville Schools
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Martinsville, IN
FULL_TIME
- General Description: Assist in safe and efficient operation of the Transportation Department. Qualifications: Determined by Superintendent, School Board and Transportation Director. Duties & Responsib...
- 21 Days Ago
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Transportation Director
- US Foods, Inc.
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Englewood, CO
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Transportation Director
- CDM Smith
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- CDM Smith
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Transportation Director
- CDM Smith
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Transportation Director
- CDM Smith
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New York, NY
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Transportation Director
- CDM Smith
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Lisle, IL
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Transportation Director
- CDM Smith
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Vero Beach, FL
- **37848BR** **Requisition ID:** 37848BR **Business Unit:** NAU **Job Description:** CDM Smith has an exciting opportunit...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transportation Director
- The Judge Group
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Englewood, CO
- ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community ...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Indiana
Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west.
Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Director jobs
$156,702 to $206,650
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