Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Manager of Transportation. Benefits include Health, Dental and Life Insurance plus paid sick, personal and annual leave. Begins June 16, 2024 or ASAP.
Job Title: Manager of Transportation
Pay Grade: Managerial/Technical
Job Family: Transportation Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Transportation
Prepared Date: September 23, 2014; May 7, 2024
Typical Work Year: 12 months
SUMMARY: Provide supervision and support to transportation employees performing daily activities of the Transportation Department in line with departmental goals, practices, and procedures. Specific duties include assisting in supervising the operations department, evaluating and coaching bus drivers and assistants; resolving student, school, parent and community concerns related to safe and efficient student transportation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Respond, act, and implement internal and external communication processes for the achievement of customer satisfaction. Respond to customer inquiries, determine action required and implement appropriate action.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and supervising all staff including bus drivers, bus monitors, mechanics, driver trainer and transportation office staff and make recommendations related to employment, transfer, promotion, and termination.
• Monitor district bus routes/stops that provide safe and efficient transportation of students. Establish driver schedules and assign routes.
• Research school times, boundaries, walk distances, services, and costs. Research transportation scheduling methods, including route development to conform with state, federal, and district regulations.
• Assist with coordination of the non-routine use of buses (field trips, athletic events, etc.). Ensure equitable distribution of additional assignments.
• Communicate with the Student Services Department to provide reasonable, safe and prudent transportation services in compliance with the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA) and Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE).
• Enforce safety standards that conform to state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.
• Review and monitor all aspects of district transportation services for the purpose of ensuring all transportation activities are completed efficiently and within regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the vehicle preventative maintenance programs and activities for the purposes of ensuring vehicles are maintained in a safe and effective operating condition.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after standard hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Participates in department on-call rotation.
• Assist with gathering information in investigations of school bus accidents and student safety violations.
• Monitor equipment to ensure fleet effectiveness. Prepare specifications for purchase or sale.
• Ensure transportation rosters are up-to-date (bus identification, student names, grade levels, building assignment, pick up and drop off points, etc.)
• Maintain records of driver time, mileage, and equipment use and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist to verify time and attendance sheets for accuracy and provide necessary data to process payroll.
• Assist in preparation, processing, and maintaining all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
• May be required to drive routes or activities in times of need or in emergency circumstances.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including acting as the Director of Transportation in their absence.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent. High school diploma or equivalent with two years specialized course work in one or more of the following fields of study: Education, Business Administration, Management, Transportation or related field.
EXPERIENCE Minimum of three years experience in transportation; experience in student transportation preferred. Experience with and knowledge of bus driving, fleet maintenance, and special needs equipment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) with Class B and P2S endorsement.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days after hire.
• Successful completion of District's School Bus Driver Training Program required for hire.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain all credentials required by State and Federal agencies necessary to train CDL drivers.
• Must be willing to train Drivers in Training to obtain a CDL
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Must have a record of safe driving per motor vehicle record check.
• Must pass drug/alcohol screen per Board Policy

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in English.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations regarding commercial drivers, school bus transportation, vehicle safety standards, transporting students with disabilities, and drug and alcohol testing
• Knowledge of city and county road networks and location of schools in the district.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs of daily events, bus assignments, route coverage, activity coverage, etc.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of school buses and pool vehicles
• Operating knowledge of basic maintenance and emergency equipment including radio, tire chains, flare, etc.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.