What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Transportation position at Ozark School District?
- Ability to supervise, organize, direct others
- Thorough knowledge of transportation function, rules and regulations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work with students, faculty, staff and general public in a diplomatic, friendly and efficient manner
- Must hold CDL with Passenger, School Bus and Air Brake Endorsements
- Required Background clearance results must be satisfactory to the District
- Ability to pass required annual physical
- Ability to pass mandatory random drug tests
- Reviews and assigns routes and stops
- Assumes responsibility for obtaining qualified drivers
- Receives complaints/concerns of patrons concerning transportation function; investigates concerns directly or causes such investigation by other staff members; responds to patron or causes response to occur by other staff members
- Oversees bid process in the purchasing of buses or other transportation equipment and supplies
- Accurately completes and submits required reports to DESE Transportation Section, including but not limited to Depreciation Schedules, Route Approval Forms, Application for Transportation Aid and Accident Reports
- Provides a system to keep accurate records of student count, mileage, etc
- Ensures that all transportation rules and regulations are followed
- Recommends to the Director of Operations and Superintendent whether to operate or close school during inclement weather. Will assist in checking roads and assist in making this decision
- Oversees transportation budget
- Evaluates transportation employees
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
JobID: 2538
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
4/2/2026
4/2/2026
Location:
Transportation
Transportation
Date Available:
07/01/2026
07/01/2026
OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Operations
JOB GOAL: To administer the overall transportation operation of the District directly and through the Director of Operations so as to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and to and from approved extra-curricular/non-route activities
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be capable of riding and driving a bus, be able to sit for long periods of time May require some walking
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month position
TYPE OF POSITION: Exempt
EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the Executive Director of Operations
APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD: December 17, 2025