What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Transportation position at Morris Area Public Schools?
Director of Transportation
Morris Area Schools District is seeking a Director of Transportation. This position is posted as a full-time position with the number of duty days to be negotiated. Candidates should have the ability to work as a team in planning and coordinating the needs of the Transportation Department, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates will be expected to possess or obtain a CDL license with a School Bus Endorsement.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Plan, manage, and direct the district's transportation services effectively and efficiently, assuring that students are safely transported to and from school.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all transportation staff.
- Assure all drivers are in compliance with regulations and have met all licensing requirements.
- Verify and approve timesheets, leave requests, and vacations for transportation employees.
- Arrange substitutes for transportation staff.
- Prepare and implement bus routes and schedules, determine the number of buses needed and number of students per bus.
- Notify students, parents, schools, and drivers of any changes in bus routes and schedules.
- Prepare, possess, and maintain documents required to verify safety certification of drug and alcohol testing of transportation personnel.
- Complete required reports.
- Oversee transportation budget.
- Develop schedules for vehicle replacement, recommending purchases or equipment to administration.
Education / Background Preferences
Salary range $65,000 - $75,000 per year with a competitive benefits package. Until filled, will review applicants daily.
Morris Area Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000