Director of Transportation Services
Apply NowCompany: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Location: Edinburg, TX 78542
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
3/12/2025
Location:
Transportation Department
Date Available:
03/12/2025
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Schools
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:
226 Days
DATE REVISED:
9/18/2015
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt
SALARY RANGE:
$85,449 Minimum
$119,272 Maximum
PAY GRADE:
AM7
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services in areas of student support programs of the district. Direct and manage district's transportation and vehicle maintenance program. Oversee maintenance of all district- owned vehicles. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate district function
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years of supervisory experience in transportation operations, preferably with public schools
preferred Experience in public education administration preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Routes and Schedule
Prepare and update bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plan to meet future transportation needs.
Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Notify bus drivers, schools, and public of any changes in bus routes and schedules.
Policy, Reports, and Laws
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in transportation area.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required in transportation area.
Implement district's student discipline policies and communicates to students expected behavior when using district transportation.
Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.
Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation of transportation department.
Comply with applicable personnel policies.
Prepare data necessary to process transportation payroll.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Direct repair of all district-owned vehicles and oversee plans for preventive maintenance.
Oversee/process vehicle repair requests and prioritize work orders.
Contract for services that cannot be performed in shop.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Budget and Inventory
Compile, budget and costs estimates based on documented program needs.
Administer transportation budget and ensures that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed wisely.
Initiate purchases and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid ordering delays.
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
Review student behavior reports and conducts conferences with principals, parents, students, and drivers on disciplinary issues.
Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
Personnel
Assign bus drivers to routes and find substitutes as needed.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all transportation personnel and make sound recommendations about placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, process and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.
Evaluate employee job performance to ensure effectiveness.
Safety
Advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in the closing of schools or road hazards.
Help with gathering information in investigations of school bus accidents and student safety violations.
Help organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
Ensure that transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
Perform disaster duty as needed (hurricanes, and earthquakes, etc.)
Other
Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings to discuss innovations and problems in transportation.
Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in transportation.
Maintain good rapport with parents, community, and district staff.
Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All Transportation Staff
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations.
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.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue,
Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
3/12/2025
Location:
Transportation Department
Date Available:
03/12/2025
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Schools
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:
226 Days
DATE REVISED:
9/18/2015
WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt
SALARY RANGE:
$85,449 Minimum
$119,272 Maximum
PAY GRADE:
AM7
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services in areas of student support programs of the district. Direct and manage district's transportation and vehicle maintenance program. Oversee maintenance of all district- owned vehicles. Ensure safe and efficient operation of transportation department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles
Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to coordinate district function
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years of supervisory experience in transportation operations, preferably with public schools
preferred Experience in public education administration preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Routes and Schedule
Prepare and update bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop plan to meet future transportation needs.
Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
Notify bus drivers, schools, and public of any changes in bus routes and schedules.
Policy, Reports, and Laws
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in transportation area.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required in transportation area.
Implement district's student discipline policies and communicates to students expected behavior when using district transportation.
Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.
Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation of transportation department.
Comply with applicable personnel policies.
Prepare data necessary to process transportation payroll.
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Direct repair of all district-owned vehicles and oversee plans for preventive maintenance.
Oversee/process vehicle repair requests and prioritize work orders.
Contract for services that cannot be performed in shop.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Budget and Inventory
Compile, budget and costs estimates based on documented program needs.
Administer transportation budget and ensures that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed wisely.
Initiate purchases and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts to avoid ordering delays.
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
Review student behavior reports and conducts conferences with principals, parents, students, and drivers on disciplinary issues.
Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
Personnel
Assign bus drivers to routes and find substitutes as needed.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all transportation personnel and make sound recommendations about placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, process and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.
Evaluate employee job performance to ensure effectiveness.
Safety
Advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in the closing of schools or road hazards.
Help with gathering information in investigations of school bus accidents and student safety violations.
Help organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
Ensure that transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
Perform disaster duty as needed (hurricanes, and earthquakes, etc.)
Other
Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings to discuss innovations and problems in transportation.
Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in transportation.
Maintain good rapport with parents, community, and district staff.
Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All Transportation Staff
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations.
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.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polticas de no discriminacin Title IX issues: Robert Vina, r.vina@ecisd.us ,Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue,
Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.