What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Director of Transportation position at Lexington-Richland School District Five?
Position Title: Director of Transportation
Location: Office of Operations
Pay Scale/Salary Class/Days: Administrative Pay Scale / Grade 37 / 240 Days / 8 Hours Per Day
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in transportation management, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Five years of experience in student transportation or fleet management, including experience in an administrative or supervisory role. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. Must possess and maintain a School Bus Driver's Certificate through the South Carolina Department of Education.
Description
This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization and management of all aspects of the District's student transportation program. Manages, implements, and maintains the assigned programs and ensures services are in conformance with district, state, and federal guidelines; maintains adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs/services are achieved with budget and compliance of district's goals. This position is under limited supervision.
External Applicants
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx , complete an External Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
Internal Applicants
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx, submit an Internal Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an internal application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
Location: Office of Operations
Pay Scale/Salary Class/Days: Administrative Pay Scale / Grade 37 / 240 Days / 8 Hours Per Day
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in transportation management, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Master's degree in a related field is preferred. Five years of experience in student transportation or fleet management, including experience in an administrative or supervisory role. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. Must possess and maintain a School Bus Driver's Certificate through the South Carolina Department of Education.
Description
This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization and management of all aspects of the District's student transportation program. Manages, implements, and maintains the assigned programs and ensures services are in conformance with district, state, and federal guidelines; maintains adequate staffing to ensure that objectives of programs/services are achieved with budget and compliance of district's goals. This position is under limited supervision.
External Applicants
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx , complete an External Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.
Internal Applicants
Visit the District Five application site at: https://www.applitrack.com/lex5/onlineapp/default.aspx, submit an Internal Application and indicate the vacancy for which you are applying. If you have previously submitted an internal application, log on to your existing application and add the current vacancies of interest. A current resume and letter of interest must be attached to the application. Three (3) professional references no more than one-year old are required online. One (1) must be from your current or most recent supervisor.