TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Manhattan, KS

12d

About The Position

The Transportation Manager serves as team leader for Van Drivers and is responsible for reliable transportation operations across Pawnee Mental Health’s 10-county region. The role trains and supports drivers, communicates operational changes, coordinates fleet maintenance and repairs, monitors vehicle use, and maintains mileage, inspection, cleaning, and maintenance records. It also prepares regulatory reports, attends required Kansas Department of Transportation meetings, assesses fleet placement, and provides backup driving when needed. The position requires basic vehicle maintenance knowledge and completion of KDOT-required defensive driving training every two years.

Requirements

Valid Kansas Driver’s License.
Automobile liability insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure.
At least 4 years of independent driving experience.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
Basic computer skills, including email, Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
Criminal and all other applicable background check results must meet Pawnee Mental Health Services’ approval.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
Public transportation experience.

Responsibilities

Train new Van Drivers in their duties and provide day-to-day feedback and support to promote reliable transportation.
Travel to Pawnee offices within the 10-county region to address company transportation issues.
Communicate regularly with the Chief Financial Officer about vehicle expenses.
Communicate changes to staff and oversee their implementation.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs in accordance with Enterprise fleet management and KDOT requirements.
Monitor vehicle usage through the Compass Insurance portal and recommend responses to issues, alerts, or events to the supervisor.
Maintain monthly reports of vehicle mileage, maintenance needs, inspection requirements, and vehicle cleaning.
Collect data and prepare reports for regulatory agencies using the agency database, Microsoft Teams, Excel spreadsheets, email, Compass Insurance portal, Enterprise Fleet portal, and Blackcat.
Attend required periodic KDOT meetings in Manhattan and an annual meeting in Salina.
Maintain general knowledge and skills related to an OBD-2 code reader and perform basic vehicle maintenance, including troubleshooting dashboard notifications and alerts, responding to recalls, replacing air and cabin air filters and wiper blades, maintaining fluid levels, replacing batteries, repairing or replacing flat tires when necessary, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.
Transport vehicles to vendors and repair shops for service.
Act as a backup Van Driver when needed due to staffing shortages.
Complete KDOT-required RTAP defensive driving training every two years to remain certified to drive KDOT vehicles.
Assess fleet usage to determine appropriate vehicle placement across Pawnee’s area of operations.
Follow PMHS policies and procedures and applicable ethical codes.
Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Benefits

HRSA Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers.
Medical and vision insurance through BCBS or Aetna.
Dental insurance fully covered by Pawnee for employees.
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS) retirement benefits and lifetime pension program.
Life insurance coverage up to 150% of annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
Eight paid holidays per year.
PTO accrual of 8 hours per month, equivalent to 12 days per year, increasing to 24 days per year after the first anniversary.
A 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Supplemental benefits including additional life insurance, ambulance transportation, short-term disability, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.