Transportation Manager

Job Overview Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living. Join our team as the Transportation Manager for our gated retirement community. Oversee all department operations, including staff management, driver training, scheduling, and dispatching. Ensure safe and efficient service, handle vehicle maintenance, and manage the department's budget and billing. Highland Springs is an 89‑acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. Responsibilities Oversee the hiring, training, and performance reviews of Transportation Department staff, and handle staff transitions as needed. Ensure comprehensive training for new drivers in operational and safe driving procedures. Develop and maintain up‑to‑date pricing policies for both routine and customized trips. Establish driver schedules for "Off Hours" operations and coordinate customized trips upon request. Arrange vehicle rotation for preventive and corrective maintenance. Manage the dispatching operations within the Transportation Department. Assess road conditions during inclement weather and make decisions on modifying or canceling operations and routes. Handle billing for transportation services. Develop and manage the department's operational budget. Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience in transportation services. Office experience is preferred. Current and valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of state regulations relevant to transportation and senior living is advantageous. Benefits Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options. Paid time off (PTO) plans, plus company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members. 401(k) plan for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match. Onsite medical center providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18. 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices. Growth opportunities as the company expands new communities. Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through an online learning library. Compensation Commenced at $67,000 plus eligibility for up to 8% bonus annually. EEO Statement Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr