Transportation Manager

Waccamaw EOC•Conway, SC

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Head Start Director, the Transportation Manager plans, implements, and coordinates the transportation and maintenance system. The role oversees vehicle maintenance, inspections, safety, compliance, budgeting, driver training, and the day-to-day coordination of transportation services. It also includes record keeping, reporting, vendor and service-contract coordination, staff supervision and evaluation, and support for transportation-related hiring and contracting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
Three years of experience in motor vehicle maintenance and safety.
At least one year of successful experience operating a heavy-duty motor bus.
Ability to attend overnight meetings.
Basic computer skills and ability to maintain, retrieve, and visually review files.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Experience in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check, TB test, required health screening, drug screen, and central registry check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation.
Knowledge of the Community Action/Head Start Program.
Experience as a Manager or Director of Transportation in a school system.

Responsibilities

Maintain current maintenance records for all Head Start vehicles.
Supervise regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs of vehicles.
Ensure drivers complete daily vehicle inspections.
Develop estimates for vehicle expense and maintenance budget preparation.
Coordinate and implement plans for staff to obtain a CDL.
Collect and compile data for transportation program reports.
Ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and in sound operating condition.
Monitor vendor repair bills and schedule repairs as necessary.
Ensure vehicles meet applicable state and local licensing, fire, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Maintain files and record-keeping systems and provide required data and reports.
Coordinate transportation on a day-to-day basis.
Maintain files of DOT physicals and CDL renewals and track expiration dates.
Train all drivers and monitor and evaluate the transportation system.
Manage bus maintenance with vendors under service contracts.
Assist the responsible party with annual liability insurance renewals and ensure new insurance cards are placed in vehicles.
When necessary, coordinate with Center Supervisors to transport children to medical and dental appointments.
May assist the Head Start Director with interviewing transportation employees.
Attend required workshops, seminars, pre-service and in-service training, and follow an individualized professional development plan.
Assist with bus maintenance service bidding and preparation of contracts that specify required services.
Set annual goals with staff and conduct annual staff evaluations.
Assist in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
Perform other duties as required and assigned within state and federal guidelines.