Transportation Director (Fenton, MI - Dean Transportation

Apply today to become part of the Dean Difference! Dean is proud to be part of our community and connecting people with purpose for more than 50 years.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Transportation Director

This posting is for a position within a Three District Transportation Consortium operated by Dean. 

Provide direction, support, and oversight to office staff, school bus drivers, attendants and/or monitors at a Dean operation center to ensure a safe and reliable transportation of students and other passengers as well as support to local school district(s). Driving a school bus may be required, as needed.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess experience in the school bus industry or transportation field.
• Possess prior supervisory or management experience.
• Meet company and state standards for driving record check.
• Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company.
• Meet Michigan School Bus Supervisory Continuing Education Requirements.
• Successfully pass Dean Transportation School Bus Driver Training Program, including:
• Classroom instruction
• Behind the wheel instruction
• Written and driving skills test
• Meet Michigan School Bus Driver Certification Requirements, including:
• Minimum hours of instruction
• Satisfactorily pass knowledge examination
• Meet local, county, and state standards for driving skills test.
• Meet state requirements for appropriate commercial vehicle licensing.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with student passengers, parents and guardians, contracting agency, Dean Transportation staff and the general public.
• Establish safe and efficient transportation routes.
• Supervise the performance of Dean Transportation employees; provide direction, leadership, counseling, recognition and discipline as appropriate.
• Review and respond to passenger behavioral concerns.
• Interview, select and process applicants through the established hiring procedures and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Determine equipment and vehicle needs, including school bus seat configurations, wheel chair capacity and any other related equipment.
• Work in a team culture which includes attending weekly conference calls, monthly supervisor meetings and annual supervisor in-service.
• Prepare accurate billing information for field trips, mileage logs and student passenger attendance report.
• Organizes and attend school bus training events.
• Performs other duties as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (WHEN APPLICABLE)

• Directors may be required to drive a school bus route and/or assist with dispatching when needed. Responsibilities for school bus driving include:
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with bus drivers, office and maintenance personnel, bus attendants and monitors, passengers, parents, teachers, principals, and total school or program staff.
• Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation Inc. and/or other approved agencies.