Fleet Administrator, Transportation

Days Per Year : 226

MIN: $70, 702

MID: $85,182

JOB TITLE : Transportation Administrator

Transportation Department

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation

Assistant Director of Transportation

WAGE/HOUR STATUS : Exempt

PAY GRADE : AM 3

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Transportation Administrator is responsible for overseeing and leading the activities within the assigned area of the Transportation Department (Regular Education, Special Education, Operations, and Fleet Services).

The Transportation Administrator must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others and commit to championing the needs of the students, employees and overall District

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required :

60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university, or

5 years supervisory experience in lieu of education

Class “B” CDL with P & S endorsements

Current Texas School Bus Driver Certification

Ability to pass DOT required drug and alcohol screenings

Ability to pass Texas DPS school bus driver physical annually

Acceptable driving records in accordance with requirements for Texas school bus drivers

5 years of pupil transportation experience or

3 years K-12 instructional administrative experience with duties related to transportation

ASE Master Technician Certification (for administrator with fleet responsibilities)

Preferred :

TAPT Official Certification

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited College or University

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS :

Ability to lead team members within assigned area of responsibility of the department

Ability to direct and schedule personnel

Efficient computer skills: MS Office

Effective telephone, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively

Excellent time and project management skills

Excellent documentation skills

Strong conflict resolution skills

Ability to recommend and enforce department and district procedures as related to pupil transportation

Knowledge and understanding of all phases of student transportation

Detail oriented

Ability to read, write and comprehend English

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Make personnel duty assignments within designated area of departmental responsibility

Screen, interview, and recommend for hire candidates for vacant positions within designated area of departmental responsibility

Participate in departmental recruiting and orientation efforts

Observe, coach, and evaluate assigned personnel

Provide recommendations for department budget needs within area of department responsibility

Receive and address customer service concerns within assigned area of departmental responsibility

Model ethical standards for staff and community

Maintain positive public relations with department staff, district staff, and community

Approval authority for requests for time off

Receive and process First Report of Injury for workplace injuries

Administer the DOT drug and alcohol testing program

Respond to school bus collisions as necessary

Administrator with Fleet Responsibilities

Assist Director in developing long-term goals and strategies for effective fleet maintenance, repair, cost-tracking, specifications, purchase, and retirement

Directs and evaluates the preventive maintenance activities for district fleet

Oversee all vehicle warranty claims and recall notices

Oversee required compliance records for all district fleet

Responsible for managing the district inventory for fleet, tools, parts, and supplies

Evaluate conditions with respect to safety of the building, facility, and grounds and make recommendations for correction as necessary

Chair the Transportation Accident Review Committee (TARC)

Administrator with Regular Education Responsibilities

Supervise the Transportation Supervisors with Regular Education Responsibilities

Oversee the student management program and coordinate campus support

Oversee Regular Education route service and monitor for compliance with laws and best practices

Assist with route selection

Oversee Summer School route services

Coordinate department professional development calendar

Administrator with Special Education and Operations Responsibilities

Supervise the Transportation Supervisors with Special Education Responsibilities

Supervise the Transportation Operations staff to include dispatch, routing, and scheduling

Responsible for supervising the development and adjustments of all routing, dispatching and scheduling

Plan and oversee route selection

Coordinate with District summer school coordinator for summer school transportation needs

Supervise the scheduling of summer school routes

Direct and oversee the collection of data for the TEA Transportation Route Services Report

Oversee Special Education route services and monitor for compliance with laws and best practice.

Oversee the special needs transportation training program.

Responsible for the assignment of drivers and equipment.

Promote a positive district climate through effective team building.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 15lbs. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide, occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.