Transportation Supervisor (Equipment Operator III): OIDD-Whitten

State of South Carolina • Laurens County, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Transportation Supervisor who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position provides supervision to the transportation staff by radio dispatch and other forms of communication. May have to occasionally operate motor vehicles for Whitten Center. This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Transportation Department. Works closely with the Direct Support Managers and nursing and exercises a high degree of discretion and sound judgment. This position will require the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Providing daily supervision of the staff who work within the Transportation Department. While also driving, when needed. Ensures that schedules for consumer transportation on and off of Whitten Center's campus are followed. Coordinates the vehicle assignments for trips on and off campus. Coordinates with SC Fleet Management to properly organize vehicle service issues and gets vehicles to and from service when needed. Other related duties: such as cleaning vehicles and assisting in other departments. The position for this posting is located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid SC driver's license.
• Ability to implement and follow a strict schedule for transportation staff, to ensure timeliness and promptness to destination.
• Ability to perform operational maintenance.
• Up-to-date Defensive Driving certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, complying with all required regulations and procedures.
• Ability to be a team leader and maintain effective working relationships.
• Computer skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, been, and pull up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the operation or maintenance of heavy equipment, motorized vehicles or vessels, or machinery that is directly related to the area of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision to the transportation staff by radio dispatch and other forms of communication.
• Occasionally operate motor vehicles for Whitten Center.
• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Transportation Department.
• Works closely with the Direct Support Managers and nursing and exercises a high degree of discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Providing daily supervision of the staff who work within the Transportation Department.
• Driving, when needed.
• Ensures that schedules for consumer transportation on and off of Whitten Center's campus are followed.
• Coordinates the vehicle assignments for trips on and off campus.
• Coordinates with SC Fleet Management to properly organize vehicle service issues and gets vehicles to and from service when needed.
• Cleaning vehicles and assisting in other departments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED