Transportation Manager

Lyon County; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon County in Emporia, KS is seeking a Transportation Manager to direct and supervise staff, coordinate countywide transportation programs, and manage scheduling to ensure proper coverage. Must maintain public records and support program development.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and clear communication with the public, staff, and management, with attention to meeting training and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid and current Class C driver's license at all times.
• Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of county boundaries, landmarks, mileposts and maps; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; fluent English; foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

• Take transportation related phone calls.
• Schedule all staff for specific transportation needs.
• Use appropriate computer technology to coordinate transportation.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of transportation equipment as needed.
• Gather transportation records and maintain them efficiently for public access.
• Ensure staff development needs are identified and certifications are kept up to date.
• Attend training conferences and meetings as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Publisher

Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is an FLSA non-exempt position*. The Transportation Manager directs and supervises subordinate staff, including assigning and delegating work projects as needed. Scheduling employees to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained. Evaluating work performance, coaching, mentoring and or implementing corrective action for performance and conduct issues. This position is responsible for the coordination of all countywide transportation programs.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Take transportation related phone calls.
• Determine the needs for county-wide transportation services.
• Schedule all staff for specific transportation needs.
• Use appropriate computer technology to coordinate transportation.
• Make recommendations to the LCAT Director.
• Advise management of staff development needs and ensure that all certifications are kept up to date.
• Cooperate with current drug testing requirements.
• Coordinate for repairs and maintenance of equipment as needed or requested by the Maintenance Coordinator or other management.
• Organize all transportation records in an efficient manner and keep organized and available for the public.
• Always treat all persons respectfully and cheerfully, regardless of the nature of the interaction.
• Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that employees get along with customers, the general public, fellow coworkers and management.
• Being pleasant, respectful and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.
• Must show up for work as scheduled.
• Attend training conferences and meetings as required by KDOT or the Interim Director/County Commissioners.
• Treat all persons respectfully and cheerfully at all times, regardless of nature of interaction. Use of good judgment in reporting unusual incidents, accidents, etc. to Transportation Manager in a timely manner.
• Gather public transit daily, weekly and monthly reporting data, accurately.
• Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a valid and current Class C driver's license at all times.
• Experience: 1-2 years of work experience in a related field is desirable.
• Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required.
• Knowledge: Must have knowledge of the boundaries and lines of the County and City of Emporia. Be aware of locally recognized landmarks as well as road numbers, names on mileposts and use of the County directory and maps. Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to write and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
• Computer: Must have excellent computer skills. Experience with Word, Excel, Office and Publisher programs is helpful. Be able to operate tablet, telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Interpersonal: Frequent contact with the general public including the elderly and disabled. Must always be courteous and respectful.
• Problem Solving: Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read and write and operate equipment common to this position. Requires sufficient hearing levels to be able to effectively communicate with the general public, or coworkers directly or by telephone and radio. Requires being able to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds to a height of 36 inches. Requires being able to pass a physical exam, work screen and associated drug and alcohol screening in accordance with federal, state, and or local law.

Employees hired after August 2018: Lyon County (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: OFFICE PERSONNEL: The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

• Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
• Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
• Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
• Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
• Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:

• Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
• 12 to knuckle: 45lbs.
• Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
• Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
• Carry: 45 lbs.
• Push: N/A
• Pull: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIFT/CARRY:

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Sit: C 21-50 lbs.: F

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull:

Climb: N 12 lbs. or less: C

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day).

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day).

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

This job is not approved for remote work.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.