Transportation Director jobs in Missouri

244 days/year

8 hrs/day

Purpose Statement:

The job of Assistant Director of Transportation was established for the purpose/s of assisting the Director of

Transportation in daily administration of student transportation services. The position involves supervision of all daily

activities such as; overseeing assigned personnel; providing information to others; human resource functions, school bus

routing, student management and scheduling work assignments within established timeframes and standards.

This job reports to Director of Transportation

Essential Functions:

* Assesses incidents, complaints and/or accidents for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
* Conducts regular inspections for the purpose of ensuring work quality, performance and production, and assuring that staff performance is meeting established standards and expectations.
* Coordinates with district personnel for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
* Implements assigned activities and/or projects for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
* Maintains personnel records and other mandated information which is required for the purpose of meeting regulatory requirements.
* Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, related revenues are generated, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
* Performs functions of a school bus driver, if needed for the purpose of meeting District transportation service needs.
* Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.
* Plans and participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
* Prepares a variety of materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, procedures, manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
* Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions to the director for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district's goals and objectives.

* Responds to emergencies including after-hours situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
* Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.
* Supervises department personnel, Including hiring/termination recommendations, planning / scheduling / coordinating activities, training, advising, consulting, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.

Other Functions:
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)
Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: interpersonal aptitude.
Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices; operating heavy and light duty vehicles; and operating standard office equipment.
Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting schedules/deadlines. Proficiency on transportation computerized routing system Transfinder, preferred
Proficiency on the use of Microsoft Office products, especially excel, word and powerpoint, preferred 

Education: None Specified
Equivalency: None Specified
Required Testing: Pre-employment Drug Screening, Pre-employment Physical Exam

Certificates & Licenses: 

Commercial Driver's License Class "B" with endorsement for Passenger and School Bus Missouri School Bus Driver Trainer Certificate
National Certification in either Director or Supervisor preferred
Must be able to obtain DOT Certified Substance Supervisory Training
Continuing Educ./Training:
Yearly Physical Exam
Minimum of eight hours of school bus operation in-service annually
Ongoing random drug and alcohol testing
Maintain an acceptable motor vehicle operator record
Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance;
Motor Vehicle Record Clearance
FLSA Status: Exempt