Assistant Director of Transportation

Position Title: Assistant Director of Transportation


Department: Transportation


Reports To: Director of Transportation


FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:


Under general supervision, assists the Director of Transportation in managing the day-to-day operations of school transportation services to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students. Supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Director in overseeing daily operations of the Transportation Department.
• Provides direct support and guidance to Area Transportation Supervisors, drivers, and monitors.
• Coordinates responses to transportation-related concerns from parents, staff, and schools.
• Supports accident and incident investigations and ensures follow-up procedures are completed.
• Helps monitor bus routes for efficiency and safety; assists with routing software and logistics planning.
• Participates in driver recruitment, screening, and onboarding, including license verification and testing.
• Assists in the coordination of in-service and safety training sessions.
• Monitors vehicle inspections and maintenance reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains transportation data and assists with the preparation of reports for local and state compliance.
• Helps interpret transportation policies and procedures for staff and the public.
• Recommends procedural improvements to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
• May serve as acting Director in the absence of the Director of Transportation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:


Requires an Associate's degree in business administration, transportation management, or a related field, supplemented by three to five years of progressively responsible experience in school transportation or fleet operations, including some supervisory experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:


Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements and a School Bus Driver Certification. Completion of state or district-level transportation management training is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Supervises assigned transportation staff, which may include Area Transportation Supervisors, dispatchers, bus drivers, and monitors, as delegated by the Director of Transportation. Responsibilities include assisting with training, assigning and directing work, monitoring performance, addressing complaints, and helping to resolve problems in coordination with the Director.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:


Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:


Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of assessment data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:


Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:


Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance to scheduled deadlines. The position requires meeting deadlines, and interacting with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:


12 months


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The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during an entire school year. Conditions of employment are adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

EVALUATION:


Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:


The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.


Updated 2025