WENTZVILLE R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Description
Position Title: Director of Transportation
Reports to: Executive Director of Operations
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
The Director of Transportation shall have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of
supervisory experience in transportation, preferably with public school districts. Possess a valid
MO CDL with P & S endorsements. Ability to pass the District’s mobility test. He/she shall
possess the ability to manage budget and personnel, implement policy and procedures,
interpret data, and possess strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Have
the ability to direct and manage the operations of a large fleet of vehicles. A comparable
amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
SUMMARY
Direct and manage the district's transportation program. Ensure safe and efficient
operation of the transportation department.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Prepare and update bus routes and schedules for all schools in the district, and
develop a 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 the public of any changes in bus routes and
schedules
- Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in the
transportation area
- Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports,
records, and other documents required in the transportation area
- Implement the district’s student Code of Conduct and communicate to students
the expected behavior when using district transportation
- Enforce safety standards that conform to state, federal, and insurance
regulations, and develop a program of preventive safety
- Develop training options and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operation of
the transportation department
- Comply with applicable personnel policies
- Prepare the data necessary to process transportation payroll
- Direct repair of all transportation vehicles and oversee plans for preventive
maintenance
- Process vehicle repair requests and prioritize work orders. Contract for services that
cannot be performed in the shop
