Transportation Director

Job Description

Job Description

Fast-paced growing transportation company that provides transportation services to the IDD population and NEMT services across NYC is seeking its Transportation Director to lead the company to its next chapter of growth. The new director will lead a staff of over 50 employees and manage a fleet of 35+ 15-passenger vans. The Transportation Director will report directly to the president of the transportation company and will work closely with the C-suite of the parent company. The Transportation Director is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the organization’s transportation services. This role manages daily transportation activities, supervises staff, and ensures proper maintenance and utilization of the fleet. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership skills, and is committed to operational excellence. This position requires availability on an on-call, as-needed basis to support organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage all transportation operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee fleet management, including scheduling, inspections, and preventative maintenance of all vehicles
• Supervise, train, and evaluate transportation staff, including drivers and support personnel
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve operational performance and safety
• Coordinate routing, scheduling, and logistics to meet service demands
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and ensure effective resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations
• Respond to emergencies and provide on-call support as needed
• Collaborate with HR, Intake, Recruitment, IT, Quality Assurance, and Accounting departments, as well as program directors of the various day habilitation sites.
• Will actively seek and contract new clients to expand our reach of transportation services.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years proven experience in NYC school bus transportation senior level management, fleet management, and logistics.
• 10+ years experience in new client acquisition preferred
• 5+ years managing Ambulette preferred
• Strong background in fleet maintenance and vehicle management
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• NEMT dispatching and billing experience a plus
• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
• Willingness to be on call, as needed, to support operational requirements

\nCompany Description

At Gateway, we're more than just an organization; we're a community dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses. Our story is one of passion, commitment, and a deep-seated belief in the potential of every individual we serve. Our dedicated and multilingual staff works tirelessly to create personalized experiences that foster independence, social interaction, and lifelong learning.

Company Description

At Gateway, we're more than just an organization; we're a community dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses. Our story is one of passion, commitment, and a deep-seated belief in the potential of every individual we serve. Our dedicated and multilingual staff works tirelessly to create personalized experiences that foster independence, social interaction, and lifelong learning.