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DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Ector County Independent School District TRANSPORTATION - ODESSA, Texas Open in Google MapsThis job is also posted in Ector County ISD
Job Details
Job ID: Application Deadline: Feb 28, :59 PM (Central Standard Time)Posted: Jul 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
Job Title: Director of Transportation Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Operations Pay Grade: Admin Pay 7
Dept. /School: Transportation Days: 227
Primary Purpose: Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all district transportation services to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and equitable transportation of eligible students while supporting the instructional mission of the district. Collaborate with campus administrators, special education, student services, athletics, fine arts, career and technical education, operations, and other departments to provide transportation services that enhance student success, safety, and access to educational opportunities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Certification (TAPT) preferred.
ASE School Bus Certification preferred.
Texas School Bus Driver Certification preferred
Special Knowledge Skills:
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including drug testing; effective routing; fleet maintenance; parts/inventory management; quality principles; driving record must meet both the State’s point requirements and the District’s standard for driving district vehicles; must have satisfactory performance in the District’s safety training program; must pass the DOT/District’s Physical Examination yearly
Skill in communication and use of computer equipment, including emergency and dispatcher radios.
Ability to work with parents and children.
Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred
Self-motivated, organized, reliable, adaptable
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to work independently as well as on a team
Experience:
Two years of supervisory experience with public school transportation operations, fleet maintenance, routing, budgeting, personnel, technology, and special education transportation preferred.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Strategic Leadership
Provide executive leadership for all transportation services.
Develop a long-range strategic transportation plan.
Establish measurable KPIs for safety, on-time performance, fleet reliability, customer service, driver retention, routing efficiency, and compliance.
Use operational data to drive continuous improvement.
Serve on the district leadership team.
Transportation Operations
Direct safe and efficient transportation operations.
Oversee routing, scheduling, transfers, extracurricular transportation, and future planning.
Coordinate transportation for Special Education, McKinney-Vento, CTE, Athletics, Fine Arts, and summer programs.
Respond to after-hours emergencies.
Instructional Support & Campus Collaboration
Partner with instructional departments and campus administrators.
Maintain regular communication with campuses regarding routing, safety, and discipline.
Support attendance initiatives by reducing transportation barriers.
Special Education Leadership
Implement transportation accommodations identified in IEPs.
Attend ARD meetings when appropriate.
Coordinate transportation for medically fragile students.
Provide specialized staff training related to disabilities, adaptive equipment, and emergency evacuation.
Student Management
Work collaboratively with campuses and Student Services on discipline.
Recommend suspension of transportation privileges in accordance with district policy.
Analyze discipline trends and develop proactive interventions.
Fleet, Safety & Compliance
Oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, fuel, inventory, and fleet replacement.
Develop a comprehensive safety program.
Investigate accidents and incidents.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Budget, Purchasing & Grants
Develop and manage the transportation budget.
Oversee procurement of buses, technology, equipment, and contracts.
Identify and pursue grant opportunities.
Technology & Innovation
Lead implementation of BusRight, Fleetio, GPS, routing, and parent communication systems.
Evaluate new technologies and innovative transportation practices.
Communication & Community Relations
Present reports to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
Build relationships with municipalities, law enforcement, vendors, ESCs, and community organizations.
Promote excellent customer service and transparency.
Staff Development
Recruit, mentor, and retain employees.
Develop succession plans.
Provide ongoing professional development.
Emergency Management & Risk
Support district emergency planning.
Coordinate transportation during disasters and severe weather.
Identify and reduce operational risk and liability.
Other Duties
Operate district vehicles when necessary.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Operations.
Leadership Competencies
Visionary Leadership
Strategic Planning
Fiscal Stewardship
Collaborative Decision-Making
Data-Informed Decision-Making
Instructional Support
Exceptional Communication
Crisis Leadership
Customer Service Excellence
Integrity
Continuous Improvement
Relationship Building
Employee Development
Change Management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Transportation Supervisors
Routing & Dispatch Staff
Mechanics
Drivers
Bus Monitors
Trainers
Clerical Staff
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under pressure while managing multiple priorities. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent district-wide and statewide travel. Emergency response responsibilities and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
Position Type: Full-TimeSalary: $90,986 to $128,260 Per YearJob Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Carole Campbell , Executive Director of Human Resources
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odessa, TX, 79767, US
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