The Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission is looking for an Assistant Transportation Director to join our incredible Transportation team at our West Orange location! This individual will assist with managing daily operations of the school transportation program, ensure safe and efficient transportation of pupils and support all aspects of the Transportation Department to meet the needs of school districts served.
LOCATION: 47 Standish Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License, with S & P endorsements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in school transportation
- Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing school pupil transportation
- Demonstrated skills in personnel management, scheduling, fleet maintenance and cost containment
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
- School Transportation Supervisory Certification or ability to obtain
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, stand, remain stationary, and move throughout the facility for long periods of time. Able to lift and move heavy objects. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
OVERALL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruiting transportation personnel and providing performance input to the Transportation Director as needed/requested, Coordinate transportation operations - including bus routes, and daily scheduling in support of district transportation needs. Manage driver payroll and attendance - including timekeeping accuracy, absence tracking, and coordination of substitute coverage as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Director and/or Lead Mechanic supporting the maintenance of district-owned vehicles and garage operations, including a preventive maintenance and safety plan
- Developing in-service training for new and existing transportation staff
- Preparing an annual program evaluation
- Meeting regularly both internally and externally with Transportation and/or school district representatives to maintain efficient, cost-effective service, promoting a culture of safety, reliability, and care in transporting students
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director, Business Administrator, or Superintendent
Please send resume and letter of interest to Human Resources: [email protected]
Salary: $ 80,000.00
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Single Health Benefits, Pension Enrollment
*The HCESC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, handicap or national origin.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
