Director of Transportation

The Director of Transportation is responsible for the overall leadership, management, safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness of the School’s transportation program. This position oversees all aspects of student transportation, including daily bus routes, athletic and extracurricular transportation, driver management, fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and transportation-related risk management.

The Director of Transportation ensures that transportation services support the School’s mission by providing safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-focused transportation for students, faculty, staff, and school programs.

• Direct and oversee all daily transportation operations for the School.
• Develop, implement, and monitor bus routes and transportation schedules.
• Coordinate transportation services for athletic events, field trips, extracurricular activities, and special programs.
• Ensure efficient utilization of vehicles, personnel, and resources.
• Respond promptly to transportation emergencies, delays, accidents, and service disruptions.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, reports, and operational documentation.

• Promote and maintain a culture of safety throughout the transportation department.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement transportation safety procedures, emergency response plans, and accident prevention programs.
• Conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure all drivers maintain required licenses, certifications, medical certifications, and training requirements.

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop transportation staff, including drivers and transportation coordinators.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Manage employee schedules, timekeeping, leave requests, and staffing coverage.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and safety training sessions.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain a collaborative team environment.

• Oversee maintenance, repair, inspection, and replacement of school-owned vehicles.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
• Monitor vehicle condition, usage, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Maintain vehicle records, inspection reports, registration, insurance, and licensing documentation.
• Collaborate with maintenance vendors and service providers as necessary.

• Develop and manage the annual transportation department budget.
• Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for cost efficiency.
• Evaluate transportation contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements.
• Assist in long-range planning for fleet replacement and transportation infrastructure needs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation-related concerns from parents, students, faculty, and administrators.
• Communicate route changes, service updates, and transportation procedures clearly and professionally.
• Maintain positive relationships with families and school stakeholders.
• Support the School’s commitment to exceptional customer service.

• Assess transportation needs and recommend improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and service quality.
• Develop long-term transportation strategies aligned with school growth and operational goals.
• Utilize transportation software and technology to improve route planning, communication, and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree a combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of five (5) years of…