Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation - For Immediate Hire

Our district is dedicated to ensuring all our students reach their potential and graduate ready for college and career. Everything we do is guided by our mission of Every Student. Every Day.

Together we are:

• Growing our teams of effective and committed educators
• Creating a culture of high expectations
• Respecting our diversity
• Inspiring community trust and support
• Building pathways to successful future

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of course work in one or more of the following fields of study: Education, Business Administration, Management, Transportation or related field (preferred)
• Valid Colorado Driver's license
• Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with Class B and P2S endorsement (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 60 days after hire
• Successful completion of District's School Bus Driver Training program required for hire
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass annual written test and annual driving performance test
• Must pass DOT physical
• Record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check
• Pass drug/alcohol screen
• Pass background check

Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years' experience in transportation related field, including 3 years supervisory experience or equivalent
• Effective interpersonal, human relations and communication skills

Culture and Fit:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
• Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team
• Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas
• Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality

Performance Responsibilities:

• Recruit, screen and recommend for hire all employees in the transportation and department.
• Train and supervise all transportation personnel, and makes recommendations for their continued employment.
• Coordinate and authorize transportation schedules and services with building administrators for safe, efficient and economical transportation services.
• Maintains transportation services departmental compliance with all local, district, state, federal and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventative safety
• Acts as a liaison with superintendent, local and state transportation entities on road hazards for decision on school closing during inclement weather.
• Develops and administers a transportation program to meet all the requirements of daily instructional programs, school trips and extracurricular activities
• Prepares and administer the transportation budgets. Develop recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs based on future enrollment projections including vehicle replacement needs. Authorizes purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district rules
• Approves and forwards transportation service invoices to the business office
• Approves and submits timesheets to the payroll office on a monthly basis
• Takes an active role in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses.
• Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests.
• Follows district policies and procedures and all other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, commercial driver's license rules and regulations, Colorado Motor Vehicle codes, CDE operational rules and FCC regulations
• Knowledge of school transportation equipment and the operation of school transportation vehicles
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of transportation routing software preferred
• Ability to lead and supervise others
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Operating knowledge of school buses and pool vehicles
• Operating knowledge of emergency equipment including radio, tire chains, flare etc.
• CDL preferred.

Essential Environmental Demands:

Noise, dirt and dust, odors and fumes, some hazardous situations, temperature extremes. All buildings/grounds in District Re-1 are tobacco free.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting 10 to 50 pounds
• Constant sitting
• Frequent reaching
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling