Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation Regional School Unit 57 Regional School Unit #57 - Waterboro, Maine Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5875710 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087 Transportation Director Regional School Unit No. 57 seeks a motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Transportation Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all of the transportation activities for RSU #57. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation and a completed application. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations Overview: The Transportation Director provides a leadership role in identifying, assessing and managing the RSU's transportation needs. This position is directly responsible for coordinating, supervising, facilitating and ensuring the completion of all tasks necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of all school district transportation. The Transportation Director's responsibilities also include the oversight of maintenance of all District owned vehicles. Qualifications CDL license with a pupil endorsement (or ability to obtain this certification) Prior management and leadership experience is preferred Ability to manage and supervise a large staff of employees Proven experience to multitask and work well under stressful conditions Prior experience with transportation routing software in a child transportation environment is preferred Ability to work a flexible work schedule based upon the needs of the position Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to communicate with administrators, staff, students and families Have experience in applying fair and consistent application of policies and procedures Thorough knowledge of bus operations and logistics Responsibilities Establish and implement a district wide vision as well as department goals for the effective and efficient transportation of RSU #57 students Prepare, implement and manage the transportation department budget Manage a talented staff of professionals Prepare and implement efficient and effective routes for the transportation of students Oversee the maintenance of a large fleet of district owned vehicles in order to ensure the fleet is maintained in a safe and fiscally prudent manner Provide effective communication with administration, staff, students and families Coordinate and manage the oversight of student discipline matters on district owned vehicles Prepare federal and state reports as required by the appropriate oversight agency Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws as well as RSU #57 policies and procedures Facilitate the purchase of vehicles as approved by the Director of Finance and Operations Oversee various transportation contracts as well as the purchasing of fuel, supplies and services All other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations. Terms of Employment Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board. Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform Equal Opportunity Employer RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in compliance with state and federal laws. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories Administration > Transportation Support Staff > Transportation Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Regional School Unit 57 86 West Road Waterboro, Maine 04087 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education