1400.20 - JOB DESCRIPTION – TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

Position:                                Transportation Director

Reports to:                            Superintendent

Employment Status:            Regular/Full-time

Description: The transportation director has the responsibility to supervise the overall school transportation system for the District, including the transporting of students to and from school, to and from extra-curricular trips, and the maintenance and supervision of all Board-owned fleet equipment.

NOTE:  The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

RESPONSIBILITY:

The transportation director, in the performance of his/her duties, is directly responsible to the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma.
2. Previous experience as a school bus driver/mechanic, or heavy vehicle driver/mechanic.
3. Ability to supervise and work with transportation staff.
4. Ability to organize, work with the administration and the public, and keep written records.
5. Criminal investigations clearance.

Other Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of the District area and roads.
2. Certification in H-D Truck and Auto repair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Devises annual routing plan and stops in accordance with Ohio Pupil Transportation procedures and School District policy.
2. Provides Superintendent with a schedule of all bus routes and stops and a list of students assigned to each bus.
3. Assigns drivers to routes in accordance with the negotiated agreement and with route staffing needs.
4. Schedules bus driver meetings as needed and bus in-service and preservice training sessions.
5. Adjusts bus routes when necessary and informs the Superintendent and Board of any route changes.
6. Schedules and assigns drivers to approved extra-curricular trips, in accordance with negotiated extra-trip procedures.
7. Schedules and assigns drivers to special education transportation routes when needed.
8. Obtains substitutes for drivers who are absent.
9. Maintains accurate records and makes necessary reports of:
    
   1. bus mileage per day for each bus
   2. number of days of bus operation
   3. oil and gas consumption per day
   4. accidents, accident support data, and insurance claims
   5. annual inventory of busses, supplies, and equipment
   6. purchases
   7. driver certifications and licenses
   8. repairs and parts used per bus
   9. transportation costs
   10. bus inspection results
10. Completes all other reporting required by the State Department of Education, State law, or District policy.
11. Secures gravel and maintains bus turnarounds.
12. Secures necessary parts and supplies for bus maintenance.
13. Secures an adequate supply of oil and fuels.
14. Makes recommendations regarding bus specifications and purchases.
15. Submits requisitions for approval prior to ordering parts, supplies, fuel, or equipment.
16. Develops specifications and works with vendors in securing quotes for major purchases of fuel and tires.
17. Repairs busses and other fleet equipment/vehicles as needed or requested.
18. Keeps the garage in order as to stocking, storage, and ordering needs.
19. Periodically checks the mechanical conditions of all vehicles.
20. Oversees routine maintenance checks by drivers.
21. Supervises drivers in keeping buses clean and orderly.
22. Schedules and completes preventive maintenance on all vehicles.
23. Prepares vehicles for annual inspection.
24. Reports to the Superintendent any abuse or neglect of vehicles.
25. Completes an annual evaluation of each transportation staff member.
26. Works with the Superintendent to resolve any personnel problems involving the transportation staff.
27. Makes recommendations to the Superintendent regarding bus staffing needs and new transportation personnel to be employed.
28. Helps substitute drivers by showing them the routes and assigning them to a mentor driver.
29. Assign prospective bus drivers to a trainer for their on-the-road portion of preparation.
30. Works with drivers and principals on bus discipline procedures and sees that discipline problems are promptly reported using Discipline Report Forms.
31. Checks roads and equipment and makes recommendations to the Superintendent about conditions which might warrant the closing of schools.
32. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the operation of large vehicles and their mechanical and maintenance requirements.
2. Physical capacity to perform work on heavy vehicles.
3. Ability to perform unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled maintenance and repair work.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

1. Busses, trucks, and vans.
2. Fueling station.
3. Repair station, lifts, and associated equipment.
4. Electronic testers, electronic drills and tools, and gauges.
5. Small and large hand tools.

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Exposure to fuels and chemicals which require protective measures and equipment.
2. Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures and extreme weather conditions.
3. Occasional work with heavy vehicles under adverse conditions.
4. Occasional exposure to children who may be unruly.
5. Occasional exposure to body fluids and tissue.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with Board-issued contract.

**Southern Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex or disabilities.**

Southern Local School District Board of Education adoption date: 8/15/2024

The job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the superintendent.

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