Job Title:             Transportation Manager

Work Days:         260

Reports To:         Director of Operations

FLSA Status:       Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Transportation Manager shall be directly responsible to the Director of Operations for the overall management of the Transportation Department and the general conduct of transportation personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Evaluate, plan and schedule work of transportation personnel.
2. Maintain a preventative bus maintenance program.
3. Keep detailed records and reports as related to pupil transportation as required by state and federal guidelines.
4. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, staff, administration and the public.
5. Prepare the annual transportation budget for personnel, vehicles, equipment, supplies and other related data in document form and submit to the Chief Financial Officer.
6. Prepare schedules and bus routes for local, state and federal requirements.
7. Participate in the selection and assignment of school bus drivers. Supervise, evaluate, counsel and discipline school bus drivers.
8. Investigate and resolve complaints from the public and school administrators concerning bus drivers, bus stops, property damage, time schedules, loading and unloading at schools.
9. Direct and participate in driver safety and student programs. Investigate and record accidents and make written reports.
10. Observe good personal hygiene, punctuality, and appropriate attire in an educational setting.
11. Achieve professional growth through an ongoing program to enhance performance.
12. Must obtain certification as a School Bus Driver Trainer and be an active trainer for newly hired bus drivers. District offers training to complete this Essential Duty as necessary.  
13. Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
14. Fulfill performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
15. Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:     High school diploma or equivalent required.  Must have, or be able to obtain, Oregon Department of Education Supervisor Certificate.  District offers support in obtaining as necessary.

Experience: Preferred two years of progressively responsible experience in automotive transportation, preferably in an educational environment.  One year supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge:

1. Current concepts, methods and procedures for management and leadership in transportation.
2. Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding transportation, including state and federal regulations, and school policy.
3. Behavior management and communication techniques.
4. Computer technology and other equipment used in the work place, as required by the position.

Skills and Abilities:  Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
2. Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
3. Accurately transfer, record and convey information, materials and money, as required by the position.
4. Communicate clearly and appropriately in speech and in writing in accordance with educational standards.
5. Supervise and evaluate the work of others.
6. Formulate short and long term goals.
7. Be able to possess Class A, B or B-Restricted Commercial Driver License with passenger endorsement. District offers support to obtain the necessary licenses.

 WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Transportation Manager is directly responsible for the operation of the transportation department of the district.  The supervision may occur during times of inclement weather.  The employee must be able to pass the physical examination as outlined in School Bus Driver and OAR 581-53-006, as well as all other state and federal physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

(If hired, you will be required to read and sign this job description.)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

This District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws including: The Fair Employment Practice Act; Title IX regulations, and Section 504 in employment and education programs and activities.  We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.  Upon request, this District will give reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.