Transportation Manager Weymouth, Massachusetts

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transportation Manager to oversee safe and efficient transport operations for students. This role involves coordinating schedules, supervising drivers, and ensuring compliance with educational and transportation regulations. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of transportation services, working closely with various stakeholders to resolve issues and improve operations. If you are organized, motivated, and passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Retirement Plan

Vision Insurance

Childcare Discount

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation management and program administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations and ensure student safety.
• Coordinate driver hiring, training, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

CDL Licensure

Education

High School Diploma

CDL Certification

Job description

South Shore Stars is a not-for-profit organization providing the highest quality early education and youth development programs for the communities south of Boston. Founded in 1970, we annually serve over 1,200 children and youth age newborn through 18 years in a family child care system, preschool centers, school age centers, middle school programs, a high school program, and summer programs.

South Shore Stars is seeking a Transportation Manager to maintain the day-to-day operations to ensure safe transport of our students, responsibility for coordinating and scheduling transportation, assisting with the coordination and supervision of the daily operations, and communicating effectively with parents, students, affiliated agencies, and school personnel. We are seeking a motivated, independent, organized individual who will help perform the following:

• Responsible for all facets of program administration and operations oversight.
• Driver hiring; Supervision; Contract administration; Scheduling, Routing, and Dispatching; Rider registration, Driver training, Safety Training and compliance, Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling, Billing, and Payroll.
• Supervises, oversees, and evaluates all drivers.
• Coordinates and offers all trainings and requirements for drivers and associated staff.
• Works collaboratively with school districts, other agencies, directors, and public safety personnel to ensure that services are delivered safely, efficiently, and effectively; to monitor all transportation activities; and to resolve issues and concerns to the satisfaction of school and agency programs.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and personnel to facilitate the delivery of transportation services to students.
• Maintains a hands-on, involved presence in day-to-day transportation operations.
• Performs inspections to monitor vehicle upkeep and routes.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of schedules, routes, stops, student assignments, accident reports, school bus records, bus driver licenses, contracts, and project requirements.
• Maintains compliance with all Office of Early Education Regulations, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations, State Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles Regulations, and Requirements.
• Maintains compliance with all associated agency or partner agency Policies, Regulations, and Requirements.
• Strives for continual quality and improvement of transportation services.

Qualifications:

• Acts as backup 7D driver, preferred.
• Willingness to gain CDL licensure and oversee all CDL requirements for staff and vehicles as needed.
• An entrepreneurial attitude to expand and increase transportation offerings, availability, and fleet advancement and expansion.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate.

All Stars employees should be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Eligible on Day 1.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance & LTD, paid for by Stars.
• Generous paid time off, including a paid winter and summer break.
• Professional development assistance.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.
• 50 percent off daycare for employees who are full time with a child attending our program five days a week.
• A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next!

Our Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

• Enable parents to work.
• Help each child reach their full development potential.
• Facilitate positive youth development.
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure.

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.