Transportation Manager at G&L Student Transportation

Canton, South Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation Safety, Operations Management, Compliance, Business Development, Cost Control, Recruiting, Mentoring, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Planning, Organizing, Team Leadership, Safety Management, Driver Training, Performance Improvement

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Transportation Manager, under guidance of the Operations Manager, will have ownership of all aspects of School Bus Service (SBI) Transportation Safety, Operations, and compliance requirements. This employee will develop a strategic and tactical plan to develop, train and retain Bus Drivers and Bus Aides. This employee will be innovative in growing the business aggressively and profitably. This employee will be attentive to DOT and FMCSA compliance for SBI Yellow and Motorcoach. This employee will assist SBI Charter Operations Manager in account growth and profitability objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. * All positions are required to know, understand and follow all corporate guidelines as outlined in the company handbook. * All positions are required to follow federal, state, local and company safety guidelines and procedures at all times while working on company premises or doing company business. * All positions will at times be required to perform company related duties beyond the scope of the job title and description. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop business goals and action plan to promote profitable growth. Facilitate actions to improve performance and drive business transformation. 1. Understand and control cost structure to ensure a high level of Set measurable goals for all aspects of running a successful line of business (operations, sales, recruiting, safety). 2. Drive accountability for improvement and positive change based upon business objectives and desire to grow the l accounts. 3. Ensure an entrepreneurial spirit and high work ethic that emulates throughout the Ability to demand more than the status quo. 4. Develop a balanced approach that promotes asset utilization, safety, service and driver success. Mentor others within the organization to promote and pursue a deeper level of transportation excellence. 5. Coordinates with the Manager of Operations on resolving any inspection 6. Collaborates with a variety of personnel from other departments, districts, state agencies, and organizations relating to pupil transportation. 7. Establishes and maintains positive customer relationships with parents, schools, and 8. Responsible for implementing new methods of managing/dispatching drivers, servicing accounts, recruiting drivers at the local level and taking full ownership of the marketplace. 9. Work to support the service and growth of new and existing 10. Establish solid business relationships and maintain open, accurate and timely two-way communications with drivers and internal associates. 11. Develop a recruiting plan to hire and retain experienced Bus Drivers and Bus Aides. Execute with the location Recruiter an advertising and marketing campaign to attract drivers. 12. Responsible for ensuring the line of business comply with HR requirements (EEOC, Affirmative Action and other employment rules and regulations). 13. Identify, hire, mentor and develop associates within line of business as well other areas of School Bus Inc. including yellow and motorcoach operations, driver recruiting, and safety. 14. Responsible for DOT and OSHA compliance for all location(s) within area of operational 15. Ensure that all Driver Qualifications on location meet FMCSA 16. Planning, organizing, assigning, scheduling, and directing the work of all employees in this persons reporting structure. 17. Encourages professional driver’s appearance and 18. Performs other tasks as assigned by POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or Transportation and/or 5 years of experience in the transportation industry. EXPERIENCE: * Ability to understand and implement P&L, cost control and revenue generation * Excellent problem analysis and critical thinking * Ability to lead and develop a high-performance environment despite the challenge of a high pressure critical workplace. * Manage and control * Proven entrepreneurial * Excellent communication and collaboration skills to ensure success Skills and Abilities Required: * Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information. * Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships. * Oral Communication: Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct effective meetings. * Written Communication: Strong writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail- oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information. * Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.

Responsibilities

The Transportation Manager will oversee all aspects of School Bus Service Transportation Safety, Operations, and compliance requirements. They will develop strategic plans for training and retaining Bus Drivers and Aides while ensuring compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.