Transportation Director

Transportation Director

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Company: To The Rescue Reports To: Executive Director Schedule: Full-Time | Varies Based on Operational Needs

About the Role

To The Rescue is seeking a Transportation Director to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our Transportation Division.

This role is responsible for fleet management, driver oversight, safety, and operational performance, ensuring individuals we serve have reliable and safe transportation. You'll play a key leadership role in building a strong team, improving processes, and supporting organizational growth.

If you're a hands-on leader who can balance people leadership, logistics, and compliance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Lead daily operations of the Transportation Division to meet organizational goals
• Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic growth and service delivery
• Develop and implement processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and performance
• Create and execute action plans to meet departmental and organizational objectives

Team Management & Development

• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate transportation staff, including drivers
• Ensure all employees complete required training throughout their role
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management
• Partner with HR on staffing, employee relations, and retention efforts

Fleet Management & Maintenance

• Oversee the full fleet of company vehicles, including vans and buses
• Ensure routine maintenance, inspections, and necessary repairs are completed
• Provide recommendations on fleet needs, replacements, and improvements
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance as needed

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Lead and enforce transportation safety programs and best practices
• Serve as a liaison for risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and billing requirements
• Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, safety standards, and privacy regulations

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership experience managing teams in transportation, logistics, or related fields
• Ability to balance operations, compliance, and people leadership
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and direct staff
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Basic Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements
• Ability to operate company vehicles, including non-CDL 15-passenger vans/buses
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to learn scheduling and timekeeping systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics leadership
• Familiarity with safety programs, compliance standards, and auditing practices
• Experience working in human services, healthcare, or a mission-driven organization

Work Environment & Schedule

• Schedule will vary based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities
• This role may require hours beyond a standard 8-hour workday
• Work includes both office-based responsibilities and hands-on involvement with fleet and staff

What We Offer

• Leadership role with meaningful impact on daily operations and community services
• Opportunity to build and lead a growing transportation team
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

To The Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran. IND-IA