Liberty Hill ISD - Director of Transportation

Job Details

Region: 13
School District/Employer: Liberty Hill ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Director,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Alternative School
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Area
  • Transportation
Job Title: Director of Transportation
School: Liberty Hill ISD
Campus Description: Liberty Hill Independent School District is a 5A public school district nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, just 30 miles northwest of Austin. Covering 100 square miles within western Williamson County — one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas and the nation — Liberty Hill ISD combines a close-knit, rural community atmosphere with a commitment to excellence in education and innovation. Here, we build champions in academics, character, and community.

Date Posted: 4/22/2025
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge and expertise in routing software(s) (Transfinder).
Ability to direct and manage operations of a large fleet of vehicles.
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
Knowledge of energy management and vehicle repair and maintenance.
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations.
Ability to manage budget and personnel.
Ability to implement policy and procedures.
Ability to interpret data.
Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience
Three or more years supervisory experience in transportation and fleet operations.
Five or more years experience as a bus driver.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations
Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive safely and on time.
Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in the district and develop plans to meet future transportation needs.
Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure vehicle repair requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside services that cannot be performed in the shop.
Strives for cost-effective practices and demonstrates responsible fiscal control over the assigned budget.

Policy, Reports, and Laws
Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required.
Prepare, process, and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and drug testing of bus drivers.
Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Budget and Inventory
Develop and administer a budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
Approve and forward invoices for transportation to the accounting department.
Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn out vehicles and equipment.
Recommend purchase of vehicles as necessary.

Student Management
Implement district’s student discipline policies and ensure expectations about. appropriate behavior when using district transportation are communicated to students. Enforce student discipline and suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Personnel Management
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.

Safety
Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventive safety.
Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other
Participate in development of the district’s disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in responding to emergencies as needed.
Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation issues and innovations.
Operate a bus as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of shop foreman, dispatcher, parts manager, bus drivers, bus monitors, and administrative assistant.




MENTAL/PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle; school bus
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching; regular driving
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
Qualifications: Education/Certification
Bachelor’s degree or comparable knowledge gained through work experience.
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
TAPT Certification - CTPTO or CTPTA or attainment in two years.
Salary Range: $89,617 to $126,325
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Life, TRS Retirement
How To Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/libertyhill/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Contact Person:

Name: Tanya Lambert
Email: tlambert@libertyhill.txed.net
Address: 301 Forrest Street
City: Liberty Hill
State: TX
Zip: 78642
Phone: (512) 260-4450
Fax: (512) 260-5581