Transportation Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Latham, NY 12110

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $75,100.00

Salary Range : $62,400/yr- $75,100/yr plus an Elite Benefit Package

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $75,100.00 Salary Transportation Manager

To lead and directly supervise the Transportation team in delivering safe, person-centered, and efficient transit for Wildwood’s Day Services participants, while collaborating with program leaders to ensure the highest standards of service quality.

Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Check us out on Linkedin

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years driving experience with at least 2 years of bus/large vehicle driving experience.
• One year supervisory experience

• Experience in dispatching, route planning preferred.
• CDL w/ P endorsement

Mandatory Duties and Responsibilities included but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborates with the Day Services Director and Managers across multiple sites to ensure safe, person-centered transportation for program participants.
• Oversees the development of efficient transportation routes and works with the Transportation Supervisor to revise them as Day Program participation changes.
• Provides oversight to ensure adequate coverage of drivers for all day services routes. May be required to provide driving coverage in circumstances of driver vacancies.
• Works collaboratively with Wildwood’s Intake Department and the day services team during intakes of new people to day services and works to meet the transportation needs of the person utilizing a person-centered approach.
• Ensures that all Wildwood Drivers are supported when on the road. Ensures proper coverage for dispatch duties, responding to driver calls and questions.
• Maintains a strong, supportive relationship with families, staff and individuals receiving support.
• Monitors and ensures all transportation vehicles are operated safely per policy guidelines, addressing concerns promptly.

• Directly supervises the Transportation Supervisor and Drivers to ensure a supportive, collaborative, and cohesive team.
• Responsible for hiring, completing regular and on‑going supervision meetings, performance evaluations, scheduling and approving time‑off requests and timecards.
• Ensure all drivers have the training required to be successful within their roles. This includes regularly monitoring all required training and ensuring drivers are in compliance with training requirements.
• Co‑facilitates staff meetings to ensure that the Transportation team is kept apprised of agency events, initiatives, and fosters a team atmosphere.
• Attends agency-wide meetings such as agency leadership meetings, collaborative Day Services and Transportation meetings, and any other meetings that could impact the transportation of people we support.

• First‑Aid and CPR certification or eligibility for certification.
• Positive Approaches certification required.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record.