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Director of Transportation and Logistics

Delaware Schools Consortium
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Position Type :

Administration / Director of Transportation and Logistics

Date Posted : 2 / 13 / 2025

Location :

Caesar Rodney District Office

Closing Date : Until Filled

District :

Caesar Rodney School District The Caesar Rodney School District is accepting applications for Director of Transportation and Logistics . This is a 12-month Administrative position.

JOB GOAL :

To ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations of the district's logistics and transportation efforts.

JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • This is representative of the functions of this position but is not all-inclusive.
  • Streamlining transportation routes, schedules, and logistics to minimize delays and maximize productivity
  • Optimizing the use of company resources (vehicles, personnel) to reduce costs and increase output
  • Developing and managing transportation budgets

Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, such as fuel savings, equipment maintenance, and route optimization

  • Ensuring all transportation activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety standards
  • Maintaining safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of drivers, staff, and the general public
  • Communicating effectively with stakeholders about transportation schedules, issues, and solutions
  • Implementing and leveraging technology to improve transportation efficiency, such as route-planning software, fleet management tools, and GPS tracking
  • Overseeing the maintenance, procurement, and management of transportation vehicles (buses, trucks, vans, etc.) to ensure reliability and longevity
  • Managing vehicle life cycles and replacement schedules to ensure the fleet remains operational and cost-effective
  • Supervising and mentoring the transportation team, ensuring proper training, performance management, and motivation
  • Fostering a collaborative and positive work environment to improve team performance and retention
  • Identifying potential risks (weather, accidents, mechanical issues) and developing contingency plans to mitigate these risks
  • Ensuring that drivers and vehicles are adequately insured to cover possible liabilities
  • Regularly evaluating transportation processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement
  • Implementing best practices and new innovations to keep the transportation system competitive and effective
  • Perform such other assignments and accept such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Hold or be eligible to hold CDL
  • Ten years of experience in the transportation industry
  • Minimum of five years of experience in administration or management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal relations skills
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • SALARY : In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules based on experience and training for administration. Benefits package included.

    The following documents represent a completed application file and should be submitted to be considered for an interview : A current letter of interest, updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation. All documents must be attached to the online application.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS :

  • Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
  • All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following : proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.
  • ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE :

    Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

    The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers : Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934. Phone (302) 698-4800.

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