DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must hold a valid CDL license
· Must successfully complete school bus driver training and be certified and licensed by the South Carolina Department of Education
· Must have a good driving record (No more than 4 points against the license.)
· Must pass Physical Performance Test, drug test and criminal background checks
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Superintendent
SUPERVISES: If applicable, as designated by Board, Superintendent, or School Administrator
FUNCTION: Responsible for the organization, administration, and supervision in the area of the school district transportation system in accordance with state law and policies along with school district policies
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Organizes and implements a student transportation system within the policies of the Board of Education
· Prepares bus routes and schedules for all public schools in the district
· Recruits, interviews, trains, checks background and recommends for employment, transfer, promotion and release of all transportation personnel
· Prepares and administers the transportation budget with the Finance Department
· Authorizes purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district needs
· Maintains safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventative safety
· Cooperates with school administrators and others responsible for planning special school trips
· Takes an active role in solving discipline problems occurring on school buses
· Develops recommendations for future equipment and personnel needs based a survey of residents distances and grade levels
· Acts as a liaison with parents for complaints and special requests
· Completes and dispatches accident reports
· Submits all required reports to state authorities
· Advises superintendent on road hazards for decision on school closing during inclement weather
· Attends appropriate committee and staff meetings
· Outdoor environment with moderate exposure to environmental/weather conditions
· Physical demands are restricted to occasional work requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
· Requires the ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and meeting deadlines
· Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 days
LAST UPDATED: 05/29/2025
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.