Transportation Manager

• Responsible for all facets of program administration and operations oversight

• Driver hiring; Supervision; Contract administration; Scheduling, Routing, and Dispatching; Rider registration, Driver training, Safety Training and compliance, Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling, Billing, and Payroll 

• Supervises, oversees, and evaluates all drivers. 

• Coordinates and/offers all trainings and requirements for drivers and associated staff. 

• Works collaboratively with school districts, other agencies, directors, and public safety personnel to ensure that services are delivered safely, efficiently, and effectively; to monitor all transportation activities; and to resolve issues and concerns to the satisfaction of school and agency programs. 

• Communicates with parents/guardians and personnel to facilitate the delivery of transportation services to students. 

• Maintains a hands on, involved presence in day-to-day transportation operations. 

• Performs inspections to monitor vehicle upkeep and routes. 

• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of schedules, routes, stops, student assignments, accident reports, school bus records, bus driver licenses, contracts, and project requirements.  

• Maintains compliance with all Office of Early Education Regulations, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations, State Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicles Regulations, and Requirements. 

• Maintains compliance with all associated agency or partner agency Policies, Regulations, and Requirements. 

• Strives for continual quality and improvement of transportation services. 

Qualifications:

Acts as backup 7D driver, preferred 

• Willingness to gain CDL licensure and oversee all CDL requirements for staff and vehicles as needed 

• An entrepreneurial attitude to expand and increase transportation offerings, availability, and fleet advancement and expansion 

• Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate.

  All Stars employees should be able to lift 40 lbs.

  
  

  Benefits:

  ·         Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Eligible on Day 1

  ·         Dental insurance

  ·         Employee assistance program

  ·         Life insurance & LTD, paid for by Stars

  ·         Generous paid time off, including a paid winter and summer break

  ·         Professional development assistance

  ·         Retirement plan

  ·         Vision insurance

  ·         50 percent off daycare for employees who are full time with a child attending our program five days a week

  ·         A dynamic work environment where no day is every the same as the next!

  Our Mission

  South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

  
  

  Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

  • Enable parents to work

  • Help each child reach their full development potential

  • Facilitate positive youth development

  • Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

  At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.

  
  

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

  All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.