Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation

Garfield Re-2 School District Transportation - Rifle, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job : 5814521

Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Drive the Future of Student Transportation

Lead a department that does far more than move buses—it connects students to opportunity every single day.

We're seeking an innovative, collaborative, and service-driven Transportation Director to lead a dedicated team committed to safely transporting our most valuable passengers. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping the future of student transportation, building a culture of excellence, embracing new technologies, and developing a high-performing team.

As our Transportation Director, you'll oversee a modern transportation operation, work alongside district leaders, and play a vital role in supporting student success through safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. You'll have the opportunity to inspire employees, solve meaningful challenges, strengthen community relationships, and implement ideas that improve operations for years to come.

If you're a forward-thinking leader who thrives on building great teams, improving systems, and making a difference every day, we'd love to have you help drive the future of our district.

Position Summary: The Director of Transportation provides strategic leadership, oversight, and administration for all district transportation services. The Director is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant transportation of students through the management of transportation operations, personnel, budgets, routing, safety programs, and regulatory compliance. The position supervises key transportation staff, including the Fleet Manager, and works collaboratively with district leadership to support student achievement through reliable transportation services.

Title: Director of Transportation

Application Timeline: 7/2/2026-7/10/2026

Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 260 days per year

Location: Rifle, CO 81650

Salary Range:
* In district experience salary range: $79,231-$124,940
* No in district experience salary range (Up to 10 years outside experience honored): $79,231-$94,689

Benefits: Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

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Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $79,231 to $94,689 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kirk Banghart , Superintendent
• District Office
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