Assistant Director of Transportation Fleet Services

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance, Operations & Safety

• Leads the district’s fleet maintenance program for all buses and white-fleet vehicles; standardizes shop procedures and methods across transportation centers.
• Ensures shops are adequately staffed and equipped; assigns and oversees work for shop foremen, assistant foremen, parts technicians, and body shops in coordination with area leadership.
• Implements and monitor quality control, preventive maintenance schedules, and timely work completion.
• Maintains a safe shop environment; enforces established safety procedures/techniques (e.g., lifting, climbing); models safety culture.
• Operates district vehicles and transports students when needed to support operations.

• Approves purchases for fleet services in alignment with district purchasing guidelines.
• Assists with development and management of the operating budget; justifies expenditures and monitors cost controls.
• Develops specifications and makes recommendations for bids and service contracts; prepares supporting documentation for buses, shop equipment, fuel, and related services.

• Works collaboratively with center Area Directors/Assistant Directors to ensure staffing alignment and operational coverage.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal of shop personnel.
• Creates, maintains, and schedules continuing training for shop staff; contributes to new-hire onboarding/orientation for all shop personnel.
• Sets expectations for customer service, punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct.

• Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports and records.
• Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies related to transportation of students and staff.
• Supports the development, evaluation, and enforcement of transportation policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Safeguards confidentiality related to students and employees.

• Provides responsive service and clear communication to campuses, departments, parents, vendors, and community partners to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Participates in staff development and district initiatives; models professionalism and collaborative problem-solving.
• Supports district and department priorities through strong work ethic and reliable attendance.

• Supervises, manages, and leads the Fleet Services Specialist, Parts Manager, body shop operations, and assists in the supervision of shop personnel at transportation centers.
• Interviews and performs evaluations of assigned personnel