Deadline: October 18, 2024
District/Organization: Gaylord Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Base $47,134
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly energetic and dedicated individual to join our administrative team! The Director of Transportation is responsible for managing transportation functions with the focus on providing students and passengers with efficient and safe transportation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
· Directs, manages, and provides oversight for transportation activities and initiates improvements based upon analysis of cost effectiveness including presenting proposals for major changes.
· Assists in the hiring of bus drivers, mechanics, and transportation secretary.
· Develops, monitors, and controls the operating transportation budget and makes recommendations for potential savings or upcoming issues.
· Coordinates with business office to prepare bids for the purchase of buses.
· Checks roads and routes in inclement weather and makes recommendations to Superintendent regarding school cancellation, early release, or late arrival.
· Directs, monitors, and controls a comprehensive transportation safety program.
· Performs special assignments as directed by the Superintendent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through the completion of a four-year college degree program such as a Bachelor’s of Management or Business Administration.
· A minimum of five to seven years of progressively more responsible or expansive experience, including three to five years of supervisory responsibility.
· Previous experience in working in a transportation related field is preferred along with knowledge or experience working with heavy equipment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has supervisory responsibilities for bus drivers, bus assistants, transportation secretary, and mechanics.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
· 10 month work year (mid-August through mid-June)
· Salary is commensurate with education and experience ($47,134 base salary)
· Comprehensive benefit coverage or cash-in-lieu of benefits
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