Transportation Manager

Waccamaw Eoc Conway; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Waccamaw EOC Conway is seeking a Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Head Start vehicle operations. You will plan, implement, and coordinate all transportation and maintenance activities to ensure safety and compliance.

You will maintain records, supervise repairs, train drivers, and manage budgets and vendor contracts. This role requires a CDL endorsement, supervisory experience, and willingness to travel or attend overnight meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CDL with Passenger and School bus endorsement is required.
• 3 years of maintenance/safety experience with motor vehicles.
• Must be able to operate a heavy, duty bus.
• Ability to attend overnight meetings.
• Basic computer skills for file maintenance and retrieval.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Experience in supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and coordinate the transportation/maintenance system.
• Maintain maintenance records for all Head Start vehicles.
• Supervise preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Ensure daily vehicle inspections are completed by drivers.
• Develop budget estimates for vehicle expense and maintenance.
• Coordinate CDL training for staff.
• Compile data for transportation reports.
• Ensure vehicles meet licensing, health and safety regulations.
• Monitor vendor repair bills and service contracts.
• Train drivers and supervise transportation staff.
• Schedule vehicle repairs and manage bus maintenance with vendors.
• Assist with insurance renewals and new cards.
• Coordinate transportation for medical/dental appointments.
• Set annual goals and conduct staff evaluations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Willingness to attend overnight

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation

Tools

None

Job description

INTRODUCTION:

Under the direct supervision of the Head Start Director; plan, implement and coordinate the transportation/maintenance system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and completes current maintenance records for all Head Start vehicles.
• Supervises regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs of all Head Start vehicles.
• Ensure daily vehicle inspection of all Head Start vehicles is completed by drivers.
• Develop estimates for budget preparation in the areas of vehicle expense and maintenance.
• Coordinate and implement plans for staff to acquire a CDL driver’s license.
• Collects and compiles data needed for the preparation of reports relating to the transportation program.
• Insures that all vehicles are safe and kept clean and in sound operating condition.
• Monitors vendor bills for repairs on vehicles.
• Ensures that vehicles meet applicable state and local licensing; fire, health and safety regulations, and laws regarding environmental hazards.
• Maintains files/record-keeping system and provides data and reports as required.
• Coordinate the transportation on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain a file of DOT physicals and CDL renewals and know when they expire.
• Train all drivers.
• Monitor and evaluate the transportation system.
• Schedule vehicle repairs as necessary.
• Manage bus maintenance with vendors based on a service contracts.
• Assist responsible party to ensure the renewal of liability insurance is completed on all vehicles on an annual basis and new insurance cards are placed in all vehicles.
• When necessary, coordinate transportation services with Center Supervisors to enable children to be transported to medical and dental appointments.
• May assist the Head Start Director in the interviewing process for transportation employees.
• Attend all pertinent workshops, seminars, pre-service and in-service training as required and follow an individualized professional development plan.
• Assists in bus maintenance service bidding and preparation of contracts for inclusion of required services.
• Sets annual goals with staff and conducts staff evaluations annually.
• Assists in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned within state and federal guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS: NECESSARY (ENTRY REQUIREMENTS):

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger and School bus endorsement.
• Three (3) years experience in maintenance and safety of motor vehicles.
• Must be able to operate a heavy, duty motor bus successfully for one (1) year or more.
• Able to attend overnight meetings.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain and retrieve files and visually review them.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check, T.B. Test and required health screening, drug screen and central registry check.

DESIRABLE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation
• Knowledge of Community Action/ Head Start Program.
• Experience as a Manager or Director of Transportation in a school system.