Transportation Manager

Duties:

• Ensure the safe and efficient transport of Head Start children.
• Supervise Dispatcher, Bus Drivers, and Program Aides. Monitor driving abstracts annually.
• Oversee the development of efficient bus routes for all direct operated Head Start sites.
• Make regular visits to all sites providing transportation.
• Work with ERSEA Manager and Dispatcher for the efficient and appropriate placement of children on bus routes.
• Work with all component managers to address the needs of children during transport.
• Maintain knowledge of Stark County communities and street locations.
• Oversee maintenance of program busses and vehicles. Ensure vehicles maintain safety requirements at all times. Development of and monitoring of contracts with service providers.
• Procure all needed supplies for vehicles and bus garage.
• Management of agency vehicle schedules (Van Requests), key control and fuel card inventory.
• Maintain safe work place environment in the bus garage area in accordance with regulations and agency policies and procedures.
• Drive as a substitute bus driver when needed. Conduct all duties and responsibilities of a bus driver when driving.
• Report, in writing, to Human Resources all traffic moving violations or charges for employees in any Agency vehicles as required by state and federal rules.
• Maintain working knowledge Head Start Performance Standards, ODE, DCY rules and policies related to the transportation of children.
• Provide training for staff and parents, including all required training elements.
• Make recommendations for staff training. Provide opportunities for drivers to complete required driving certifications. Ensure and document employee completion of all training requirements.
• Encourage and support the participation of parents and community volunteers in transportation and program activities to facilitate the generation of Non-Federal Share.
• Make recommendations for staff training.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas for children, families, staff, and records.
• Attend all required trainings and in-services.
• Adhere to Agency personnel policies and procedures and Head Start performance standards.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent, must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid CDL license with a minimum Class B and SP endorsement and bus driver certificate and maintain throughout employment.
• Must maintain clean driving record according to requirements to maintain CDL and bus driver certificate.
• Must complete driver re-certification and driver road test as required.
• Proficient in basic computer skills such as data entry, email, spreadsheets. Ability to operate telephone, bus radio and basic office equipment.
• Must have demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must possess ability to seek solutions and solve problems. Pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical required. Annual transportation physical required

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person