Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage district’s transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance

Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

3 years supervisory experience in transportation and fleet operations

5 years’ experience as a bus driver (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations

Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in shop.

Policy, Reports, and Laws

Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required.
Prepare, process, and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies. Approve and forward invoices for transportation to accounting department.
Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment. Recommend purchase of vehicles as necessary.

Student Management

Implement district’s student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Personnel

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.

Safety

Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

Participate in development of the district’s disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
Operate bus as needed.

Days: 225

FISD pays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance.
You may earn up to 5 local and 5 state days.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. The Administration and/or supervisor have the right to add or change duties at any time.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position.

Fredericksburg ISD is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 234 Friendship Lane, 830-997-9551).