Transportation Director

Transportation Director

Deadline: August 19, 2026

District/Organization: Manistique Area Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: $55,000 to $62,000 depending on experience-qualifications, plus benefits

Position Details

POSITION: Transportation Director, 12 months with vacation

ANNUAL BASE SALARY: $55,000 to $62,000 depending on experience-qualifications, plus full benefits

EFFECTIVE/START DATE: August 24, 2026 or as negotiated

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Must hold a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements and continuing education coursework.
• Knowledge of current rules and regulations regarding school bus operations and student safety.
• Mechanical background and have the ability to maintain district's fleet of buses and vehicles.
• Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, supervise, and act as a team leader.
• Ability to use technology.
• Ability to evaluate and align routes, pick-up and drop-off points in compliance with rule of law and maximum efficiency and cost savings.
• Two years' successful experience in school transportation as a driver.
• Responsible for bus drivers training and out of district CDL testing.
• Willingness to drive and check roads during inclement weather.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline with students.
• Ability to process required paperwork.
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Visible in the school community.
• Possess Transportation Director Certification or be willing to enroll in a take annual Transportation Supervision Education courses through MAPT/MSBO as required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

A complete list of Qualifications and Responsibilities will be made available at time of interview.

APPLY TO: Mr. Matt Lukshaitis, Superintendent

Manistique Area Schools or mlukshaitis@manistiqueschools.org

100 N. Cedar Street If emailing, use "Transportation Director" in subject line

Manistique, MI 49854 Email is preferred.

Please include: letter of interest, resume, credentials, references, transcripts, copies of certificates, and any materials that you wish us to consider.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3:00 p.m. EST, August 19, 2026

Manistique Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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E-mail: mlukshaitis@manistiqueschools.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Transportation-Direcotr-8-12-26.pdf

Welcome-to-Manistique-18.pdf

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