Transportation Director

To The Rescue•Cedar Rapids, IA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the To The Rescue Transportation Division. This role involves leading the division to meet business goals, maintaining the entire fleet of vehicles, promoting safety, and ensuring operational excellence. The position requires collaboration with key internal stakeholders to support organizational growth and development, and alignment of policies, procedures, and processes with the Executive Director. Responsibilities also include staff training and development, hiring, counseling, performance reviews, and ensuring drivers are properly trained. The director will provide guidance for the fleet, ensuring regular maintenance and necessary repairs, and oversee the safety program for all organization vehicles. This role acts as a risk management liaison, spearheads employee retention and acquisition, and supports employee development. Additionally, the director will develop relationships with external partners to support the mission of To The Rescue, ensure compliance with regulatory and billing standards, and create Key Action Plans to meet business objectives.

Requirements

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Have knowledge of auditing and monitoring procedures.
Have working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting Colorado
Have working knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
Must possess strong leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and provide instruction and direction to employees on maintaining compliance with policies, rules and procedures.
Proficient with Google applications and the ability to learn computer platforms for scheduling and timekeeping.
Ability to respond well under pressure.
Must be able to drive a (non-CDL) 15 passenger van/bus
The employee shall possess a valid driver’s license and must be eligible for the agency’s vehicle insurance and provide proof of private vehicle coverage.
Ability to supervise, direct and communicate with employees who are on and off site
Provide consistent feedback to drivers

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform simple repairs to vehicles, replacing light bulbs, tightening screws, etc. is helpful

Responsibilities

Supports the execution of the business plan through collaboration with key internal stakeholders to support the growth and development of the organization.
In conjunction with the Executive Director reviews and aligns policies, procedures, and processes for the department.
Responsible for staff training and development and ensures all required employee training is completed in a timely manner. Hire, counsel, and review the performance of all transportation department employees. Ensure all drivers are properly trained to do all aspects of their jobs. Maintain close communication on staffing needs and any HR issues with the HR Department.
Provides guidance and recommendations for the fleet. Ensure regular maintenance, as well as necessary repairs, are performed on all company vehicles.
Oversee safety program for operations of organization vehicles.
Acts as the risk management liaison providing timely feedback and mitigation.
Spearheads employee retention and supports employee acquisition.
Supports employee development, evaluations, coaching, and counseling in a timely manner.
Develops relationships with area service providers, businesses, organizations and individuals who will enrich the mission of To The Rescue.
Ensures compliance with regulator and billing standards.
Creates Key Action Plans to meet all business objectives.