Director of Transportation

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 

• High School diploma or GED certification required. 
• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred. 
• Experience in transportation operations is a plus.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of software applications preferred.

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.