Transportation Manager

Transportation Manager

Salary Range : $62,400/yr- $75,100/yr plus anElite Benefit Package

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Summary:

To lead and directly supervise the Transportation team in delivering safe, person-centered, and efficient transit for Wildwood’s Day Services participants, while collaborating with program leaders to ensure the highest standards of service quality.

Who are we:   

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Check us out on Linkedin

Required Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years driving experience with at least 2 years of bus/large vehicle driving experience.

One year supervisory experience

Preferred 

Experience in dispatching, route planning preferred.

CDL w/ P endorsement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Oversee the Transportation of People Attending Day Service

• Collaborates with the Day Services Director and Managers across multiple sites to ensure safe, person-centered transportation for program participants.
• Oversees the development of efficient transportation routes and works with the Transportation Supervisor to revise them as Day Program participation changes.
• Provides oversight to ensure adequate coverage of drivers for all day services routes.  May be required to provide driving coverage in circumstances of driver vacancies. 
• Works collaboratively with Wildwood’s Intake Department and the day services team during intakes of new people to day services and works to meet the transportation needs of the person utilizing a person-centered approach.
• Ensures that all Wildwood Drivers are supported when on the road.  Ensures proper coverage for dispatch duties, responding to driver calls and questions.
• Maintains a strong, supportive relationship with families, staff and individuals receiving support. 
• Monitors and ensures all transportation vehicles are operated safely per policy guidelines, addressing concerns promptly.

Transportation Department Management

• Directly supervises the Transportation Supervisor and Drivers to ensure a supportive, collaborative, and cohesive team. 
• Responsible for hiring, completing regular and on-going supervision meetings, performance evaluations, scheduling and approving time-off requests and timecards.  
• Ensure all drivers have the training required to be successful within their roles.  This includes regularly monitoring all required training and ensuring drivers are in compliance with training requirements.   
• Co-Facilitates staff meetings to ensure that the Transportation team is kept apprised of agency events, initiatives, and fosters a team atmosphere.  
• Attends agency-wide meetings such as agency leadership meetings, collaborative Day Services and Transportation meetings, and any other meetings that could impact the transportation of people we support.  

Qualifications

Additional Requirements:

• First-Aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification.
• Positive Approaches certification required. 
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record.