Transportation Manager

Transportation Manager Amory School District Amory Career & Technical Center - Amory, Mississippi This job is also posted in Amory School District Job Details

Job ID:

5708100

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND PREREQUISITES

1. High school diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute for education 2. Three years experience in transportation field 3. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 4. Possess skills to develop interpersonal relationships with administrators, school staffs, and peers 5. Such other qualifications as may be set by the Board of Trustees

SUPERVISES

Bus Drivers

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

JOB GOAL

To provide a safe, efficient, and fiscally responsible transportation and maintenance service To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

SAFETY/SECURITY 1. Manage work processes to ensure safe operation of buses and all transportation vehicles 2. Exercise proper safety precautions and follow all codes and regulations 3. Work with site administrators on security/safety protocol for transportation 4. Work with the School Security Guard and the School Resource Officer

TRANSPORTATION

1. Direct, manage, supervise, and evaluate all aspects of Transportation Operations and Fleet Management 2. Ensure the most efficient, economical, convenient and safe Pupil Transportation Routing System to meet the district needs 3. Ensure performance of scheduled routine preventative maintenance inspection of all vehicles 4. Respond to vehicle breakdown emergencies when necessary, to include nights and weekends 5. Provide drivers and/or vehicles to support all special trip requirements 6. Coordinate with all agencies inside and outside the district to ensure smooth transportation operations 7. Ensure that fleet vehicles and operation are in compliance with city, state, and federal laws and school policy 8. Ensure that all vehicles are safe and in the best possible condition with emphasis on preventive maintenance 9. Maintain files, statistical data, and submit all required reports 10. Develop and control annual transportation budget by ensuring that purchases of equipment, vehicles, parts, supplies, tools, materials, fuel, tire, petroleum products, etc., are in accordance with current laws and procedures and are most economical and efficient 11. Receive, maintain control and accountability of all transportation purchases and assets 12. Ensure a workable accident prevention program, emphasizing safety of students, vehicle operations, and mechanics; investigates and reports all accidents and maintains accident records 13. Ensure that school bus discipline system is carried out to enable safe school bus operations 14. Drive any bus route that may be required 15. Develop cost estimates on proposed jobs for submission and approval of the superintendent OTHER 1. Keep the superintendent abreast of all work and needs 2. Implement and carry out all duties efficiently, promptly, and dependably 3. Perform routine vehicle inspections 4. Perform other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

232 days annually with salary as approved by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of Board Policy.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required