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Assistant Director- Transportation
JobID: 1026
Position Type:
Transportation-Professional/Assistant Director Transportation
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
Transportation Services
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Pay Grade: 870 (Min 400.54 per day)
Work Days: 226
Primary Purpose:
Assist in directing the operational, personnel and financial activities of the Transportation Services department. Assist and manage the transportation and vehicle maintenance program of all district-owned vehicles. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Transportation Department.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, or applicable experience in transportation services
TAPT Professional Certified Pupil Transportation Official (CTPTO) preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of energy management, vehicle repair and maintenance
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration and motivation
Experience:
Three years of leadership and management experience in transportation operations, preferably in a school setting
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Supervise the safe and efficient delivery of transportation services for all students during the regular school day, field trips, and other district programs
Oversee the routing team regarding bus routes and schedules for all schools in the district and monitor future transportation needs and communicate to the department, campus, and district as needed
Direct and manage, in coordination with the Director, the district's transportation and vehicle maintenance program including keeping an accurate inventory, maintenance records, and replacement schedules as well as fuel deliveries, distribution, and payment
Ensure all district-owned vehicles and preventative maintenance repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in the shop
Effectively work with the Director and manage staff regarding transportation training options and/or improvement plans, logistics, operations, rules, and regulation communications to ensure the best operation of the transportation department
Communication and Community Relations
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Work with the Director to demonstrate and encourage the district's and department's mission
Communicate clearly with parents and the campuses and respond to their concerns in a timely manner
Policy, Reports, Law
Ensure the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of transportation, including student eligibility
Maintain safety standards in conformance with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety
Assist the Director to manage an accurate collection and submission of data and other required reporting to regulatory agencies such as Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the district's SHARS/Medicaid Reimbursement program
Assist and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by TEA and the District
Manage processes for all documents required to verify safety certifications and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers
Budget and Inventory
Assist the Director with the budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely; maintain account of student transportation costs
Manage the current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies
Work with the Director on related budgets and resources for the entire department
Collaborate with the Director, campuses, and other departments to plan logistics, weigh risks, as well as consider budgetary costs to implement any proposed program modification necessary for students
Verify employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll in a timely manner
Student Management
Support the district's student management policies and continually strive to improve student behavior related to transportation programs
Guide supervisors, managers, bus drivers, bus assistants, and school principals to quickly resolve issues directly related to transportation services, including student discipline
Personnel
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal
Comply with applicable personnel policies, statutes, and rules (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Title IX, Fair Labor Standards Act)
Oversee bus driver training opportunities and requirements to obtain Commercial Driver's License as well as safety and operations training for drivers for general and special education bus routes
Assist the Director by leading and evaluating all transportation staff to ensure effectiveness in all areas of the department
Help in the review and revision of personnel policies, rules, and regulations
Assist the Director in the preparation, review, and revision of job descriptions in the transportation department as necessary
Safety
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Manage on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations to ensure school buses, activity buses, and other district-owned vehicles are mechanically safe to operate
Work with staff to manage and develop student safety conduct rules in support of the district's safety policy to ensure a safe environment for staff and students
Assist in monitoring weather and road conditions and work with supervisors, managers, and dispatch on operational impact
Participate in the development and implementation of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Work with staff to deliver buses to drivers when breakdowns or excessive absences. Perform disaster duties as needed (hurricanes, storms and earthquakes, evacuations, etc.), and work with the Director concerning inclement weather and road conditions, which may affect campuses/activities.
Establish and implement procedures for safeguarding transportation equipment
Assist with the investigation and reporting of all accidents pertaining to all district vehicles. This includes preparing and submitting accident information annually to TEA. Assist with Accident Review Committee functions, Site-Based Committee activities, and compilation and accountability of the Transportation Employees
Other
Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in transportation
Demonstrate an awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs
Support PISD and department level ideals, goals and mission
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising, managing and leading team members on a daily basis
Supervise and evaluate the performance of bus drivers, bus aides, dispatcher, and support staff assigned to the transportation department
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent districtwide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations; work around moving objects or vehicles; fumes, solvents; grease and oil; may work under conditions of inclement weather; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; Light Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
SM052026
Assistant Director- Transportation
JobID: 1026
Position Type:
Transportation-Professional/Assistant Director Transportation
Date Posted:
5/20/2026
Location:
Transportation Services
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Pay Grade: 870 (Min 400.54 per day)
Work Days: 226
Primary Purpose:
Assist in directing the operational, personnel and financial activities of the Transportation Services department. Assist and manage the transportation and vehicle maintenance program of all district-owned vehicles. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Transportation Department.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, or applicable experience in transportation services
TAPT Professional Certified Pupil Transportation Official (CTPTO) preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of energy management, vehicle repair and maintenance
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration and motivation
Experience:
Three years of leadership and management experience in transportation operations, preferably in a school setting
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Supervise the safe and efficient delivery of transportation services for all students during the regular school day, field trips, and other district programs
Oversee the routing team regarding bus routes and schedules for all schools in the district and monitor future transportation needs and communicate to the department, campus, and district as needed
Direct and manage, in coordination with the Director, the district's transportation and vehicle maintenance program including keeping an accurate inventory, maintenance records, and replacement schedules as well as fuel deliveries, distribution, and payment
Ensure all district-owned vehicles and preventative maintenance repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in the shop
Effectively work with the Director and manage staff regarding transportation training options and/or improvement plans, logistics, operations, rules, and regulation communications to ensure the best operation of the transportation department
Communication and Community Relations
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members
Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
Work with the Director to demonstrate and encourage the district's and department's mission
Communicate clearly with parents and the campuses and respond to their concerns in a timely manner
Policy, Reports, Law
Ensure the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy in the area of transportation, including student eligibility
Maintain safety standards in conformance with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety
Assist the Director to manage an accurate collection and submission of data and other required reporting to regulatory agencies such as Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the district's SHARS/Medicaid Reimbursement program
Assist and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by TEA and the District
Manage processes for all documents required to verify safety certifications and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers
Budget and Inventory
Assist the Director with the budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely; maintain account of student transportation costs
Manage the current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies
Work with the Director on related budgets and resources for the entire department
Collaborate with the Director, campuses, and other departments to plan logistics, weigh risks, as well as consider budgetary costs to implement any proposed program modification necessary for students
Verify employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll in a timely manner
Student Management
Support the district's student management policies and continually strive to improve student behavior related to transportation programs
Guide supervisors, managers, bus drivers, bus assistants, and school principals to quickly resolve issues directly related to transportation services, including student discipline
Personnel
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal
Comply with applicable personnel policies, statutes, and rules (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Title IX, Fair Labor Standards Act)
Oversee bus driver training opportunities and requirements to obtain Commercial Driver's License as well as safety and operations training for drivers for general and special education bus routes
Assist the Director by leading and evaluating all transportation staff to ensure effectiveness in all areas of the department
Help in the review and revision of personnel policies, rules, and regulations
Assist the Director in the preparation, review, and revision of job descriptions in the transportation department as necessary
Safety
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
Manage on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations to ensure school buses, activity buses, and other district-owned vehicles are mechanically safe to operate
Work with staff to manage and develop student safety conduct rules in support of the district's safety policy to ensure a safe environment for staff and students
Assist in monitoring weather and road conditions and work with supervisors, managers, and dispatch on operational impact
Participate in the development and implementation of the district's disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Work with staff to deliver buses to drivers when breakdowns or excessive absences. Perform disaster duties as needed (hurricanes, storms and earthquakes, evacuations, etc.), and work with the Director concerning inclement weather and road conditions, which may affect campuses/activities.
Establish and implement procedures for safeguarding transportation equipment
Assist with the investigation and reporting of all accidents pertaining to all district vehicles. This includes preparing and submitting accident information annually to TEA. Assist with Accident Review Committee functions, Site-Based Committee activities, and compilation and accountability of the Transportation Employees
Other
Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in transportation
Demonstrate an awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs
Support PISD and department level ideals, goals and mission
Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising, managing and leading team members on a daily basis
Supervise and evaluate the performance of bus drivers, bus aides, dispatcher, and support staff assigned to the transportation department
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent districtwide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations; work around moving objects or vehicles; fumes, solvents; grease and oil; may work under conditions of inclement weather; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; Light Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions
SM052026
Job ID: 522344365
Originally Posted on: 5/24/2026
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