Transportation Director

Neosho, MO
United States

The Neosho School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Director for the 2025/2026 school year.

The Transportation Director is responsible for implementing the district’s student transportation program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual who holds this position must:

Create transportation routes
Supervise and evaluate drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel
Make hiring recommendations to the Board
Oversee required drug and alcohol testing of drivers
Maintain records necessary for completing required reports and submissions
Submit required reports to state agencies
Monitor licensure status of drivers
Oversee maintenance of vehicles
Assign drivers to routes and trips
Serve as substitute driver
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education
High school diploma or the equivalent
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Missouri Commercial Drivers License with S endorsement

Supervisory Duties

The Transportation Director supervises drivers and vehicle maintenance personnel.

Skills and Abilities

Language
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Write routine reports
Communicate instructions to employees
Speak above engine and mechanical noise
Read various types of maps

Computational

Ability to perform basic calculations using weight measurements, volume and distance and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios to practical situations.

Reasoning

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

Understand and follow Board policies, administrative procedures and training and handbook materials.

Receive and resolve complaints.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Technology

This position requires basic computer skills including the use of databases and spreadsheets, as well as, the use of cell phones and two-way radios.

Physical Demands

The individual who fills this position must be able to:

Climb into buses

Drive

Bend frequently

Lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Hear a conversation and communicate through speech in a noisy environment

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position must:

Frequently work in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Occasionally work in rain, sleet and ice and drive on slippery conditions

Often work in an environment with a high noise level including engine noise, a raised voice may be necessary