POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

DIRECTOR 

WORKING TITLE

Director-Fleet Maintenance

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Transportation

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Director Band 2

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (Occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not eligible for hybrid telework. 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides leadership in managing, directing, and coordinating safe, efficient, and economical maintenance of the school and activity bus transportation fleet and support vehicles. Responsible for cost containment and internal controls over the maintenance area. Creates, implements, and monitors business practices, processes, and systems to enable the maintenance area of the department to operate effectively and efficiently. Responsible for allocating resources to supply the appropriate number of buses to each transportation district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive understanding of inventory control and maintenance operations;

• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and laws related to school fleet operations;

• Considerable knowledge of budget management practices and fiscal controls;

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;

• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;

• Effective time management skills;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to work in a team environment;

• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;

• Ability to assess program needs and develop short-term and long-term goals and plans;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff and students, external agencies, vendors, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; OR

• Five years of experience and demonstrated leadership in the school bus operations and/or heavy diesel fleets;

• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements;

• Valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements to be obtained within 90 days of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI) regulations pertaining to school bus maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and administers transportation department goals and objectives, concentrating on the maintenance division policies, roles, and responsibilities.

2. Manages and oversees the development of the maintenance division work plan, projects and programs; monitors workflow, reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures. Directs the development of standards, forms, procedures, and check lists to be used in the performance of maintenance related functions.

3. Assists in budget implementation and participates in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.

4. Develops and coordinates required and increasingly advance professional and skilled staff training.

5. Oversees the personnel process for position postings, interviews, and recommendations for the selection of, at a minimum, department maintenance staff.

6. Recommends fleet vehicle purchase, reviews state recommended bus replacements, receives new buses, secures Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) tags and taxes, and assigns buses for active service.

7. Oversees and ensures adequate inventory of parts, tires, supplies, fluids, fuel, and other materials required to operate all transportation vehicles safely; measures and analyzes cost effectiveness of inventory levels and stocked parts.

8. Assists in planning and coordination of facilities construction, bus parking lot layouts, and school renovations which could impact bus traffic flow.

9. Coordinates the Business System Information Portal program (BSIP), a state mainframe for vehicle maintenance and inventory management.

10. Develops performance measures and related reporting.

11. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment with occasional visits to various school sites within Wake County. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, and contractors. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  9/2025

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.