Transportation Manager

Wildwood Programs; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Benefit Package

Job summary

Wildwood Programs is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead and supervise the transportation team, delivering safe and person-centered transit for Day Services participants. You will collaborate with program leaders to maintain the highest standards of service quality.

You will oversee route planning, driver coverage, training, and safety compliance, guiding the Transportation team across multiple sites and ensuring strong connections with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years driving experience with at least 2 years of bus/large vehicle driving experience.
• One year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dispatching

Route planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL w/ P endorsement

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Latham, NY 12110

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $75,100.00

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

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $75,100.00 Salary Transportation Manager

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

Mandatory Duties and Responsibilities

Mandatory 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

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