Transportation Director

PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Description
Transportation Director 

Reports to: Executive Director of Operations

Supervises: All Transportation Department Employees

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid CDL with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement
State of Oklahoma School Bus Driving Certificate
At least (1) Year Experience in General Transportation

Job Goal: Oversee the district’s transportation programs and services within the
district’s budget

Employment Terms: 12 Month Contract
Generally - 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., exclusive of a (1) hour lunch – to
accommodate transportation office hours and supervision of
personnel

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Executive Director of Operations

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an
exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and
trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive
use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment;
lift/move up to 25 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms
overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds

Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth
perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Ponca City Public Schools Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides leadership in the development and evaluation of the district’s
transportation services, including planning, compliance, safety procedures,
monitoring, drug-testing, personnel, and budgeting.
2. Works with school staff, parents, and other professionals to resolve
transportation concerns and problems.
3. Ensures that district transportation files and records are in compliance with all
State and Federal Laws governing student transportation.
4. Establishes annual bus routes.
5. Oversees the diagnosis and repair of district autos and busses.
6. Maintains records of all repairs and maintenance performed on district
vehicles.
7. Maintains the district’s inventory of supplies, equipment, fuel and any other
items required for the smooth operation of the bus shop.
8. Sets and maintains high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods
throughout the bus shop.
9. Schedules substitute bus and activity drivers as needed.
10. Drives as a substitute in the event another individual cannot be located for this
task.
11. Investigates any/all accidents involving district vehicles.
12. Develops and maintains lists of children eligible for transportation.
13. Ensures bus stops are in safe locations.
14. Approves field trips.
15. Recruits, interviews, checks background and recommends for employment
bus drivers, sub and aide drivers.
16. Periodically checks the driving records of all bus drivers in order to assure
student safety.
17. Conducts driver education in-service and safety training for Transportation
personnel.
18. Keeps records for preparation of state and local reports such as inventories,
pupils transported, route mileage, time records, special trip records, traffic
accidents, and other required reports.
19. Interprets transportation procedures and regulations to public and staff.
20. Follows State and Federal guidelines concerning bus equipment and
procedures.
21. Schedules and correlates activity trips along with various shuttle routes,
regular, and special education routes.
22. Maintains records and completes reports as required by law: state
department, school board, drug/alcohol testing, etc.
23. Supervises and evaluates transportation personnel.
24. To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event
of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school
and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for remote work will be
determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for
remote work will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on
his/her role and responsibilities.
25. Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Salary : $62,098