Transportation Manager

Waccamaw EOC, Inc.

  • Conway, South Carolina
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Attend all pertinent workshops, seminars, pre-service and in-service training as required and follow an individualized professional development plan. Ensures that vehicles meet applicable state and local licensing; fire, health and safety regulations, and laws regarding environmental hazards.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationConway, South Carolina

    Description

    INTRODUCTION:
    Under the direct supervision of the Head Start Director; plan, implement and coordinate the transportation/maintenance system.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Maintains and completes current maintenance records for all Head Start vehicles.
    • Supervises regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs of all Head Start vehicles.
    • Ensure daily vehicle inspection of all Head Start vehicles is completed by drivers. 
    • Develop estimates for budget preparation in the areas of vehicle expense and maintenance.
    • Coordinate and implement plans for staff to acquire a CDL driver’s license. 
    • Collects and compiles data needed for the preparation of reports relating to the transportation program.
    • Insures that all vehicles are safe and kept clean and in sound operating condition. 
    • Monitors vendor bills for repairs on vehicles.
    • Ensures that vehicles meet applicable state and local licensing; fire, health and safety regulations, and laws regarding environmental hazards. 
    • Maintains files/record-keeping system and provides data and reports as required.
    • Coordinate the transportation on a day-to-day basis.
    • Maintain a file of DOT physicals and CDL renewals and know when they expire.
    • Train all drivers. 
    • Monitor and evaluate the transportation system. 
    • Schedule vehicle repairs as necessary. 
    • Manage bus maintenance with vendors based on a service contracts.
    • Assist responsible party to ensure the renewal of liability insurance is completed on all vehicles on an annual basis and new insurance cards are placed in all vehicles. 
    • When necessary, coordinate transportation services with Center Supervisors to enable children to be transported to medical and dental appointments. 
    • May assist the Head Start Director in the interviewing process for transportation employees. 
    • Attend all pertinent workshops, seminars, pre-service and in-service training as required and follow an individualized professional development plan.
    • Assists in bus maintenance service bidding and preparation of contracts for inclusion of required services. 
    • Sets annual goals with staff and conducts staff evaluations annually. 
    • Assists in increasing in-kind services and donations each year. 
    • Performs other duties as required and assigned within state and federal guidelines. 

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    NECESSARY (ENTRY REQUIREMENTS):
    • Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. 
    • A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger and School bus endorsement.
    • Three (3) years experience in maintenance and safety of motor vehicles. 
    • Must be able to operate a heavy, duty motor bus successfully for one (1) year or more.
    • Able to attend overnight meetings.
    • Basic computer skills and ability to maintain and retrieve files and visually review them. 
    • Able to lift 25 pounds. 
    • Experience in a supervisory capacity. 
    • Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check, T.B. Test and required health screening, drug screen and central registry check.

    DESIRABLE:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation 
    • Knowledge of Community Action/ Head Start Program. 
    • Experience as a Manager or Director of Transportation in a school system. 

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