Transportation Manager

About the Role

The Transportation Manager oversees the vehicle fleet across all agency locations. This role ensures compliance with state, federal (5310), and agency standards; manages maintenance, cleaning, and tracking; develops routes; and supervises Operations Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Management: Schedule preventative and standard maintenance, repairs, inspections, and cleanings with mechanics, dealerships, and vendors.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all vehicles carry required equipment (first-aid kits, fire extinguishers) and legal documents (registrations, insurance, inspection logs).
• Driver Training: Develop, coordinate, and personally conduct internal driver training programs to ensure all staff are fully trained and compliant with safety protocols.
• Routing & Logistics: Develop transportation routes and assign vehicles efficiently across all locations.
• Inventory & Administration: Maintain accurate fleet inventories, update digital management portals, and organize transportation records.
• Supervision & Policies: Manage Operations Technicians, coordinate vendor relationships, and enforce agency policies (e.g., fuel procurement, accident reporting).
• Advocacy, Collaboration & Compliance: Maintain confidentiality, uphold agency values, and advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Maintains confidentiality of information regarding Members and The Opportunity Tree. Comply with attendance rules and enforce the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations of The Opportunity Tree.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Current driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance per the requirements of The Opportunity Tree’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to communicate in English (speech, write, and read).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of transportation coordination and one (1) year of management experience preferred; Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), online portal navigation, and time management.
• Personal enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization providing services to individuals with IDD.
• Positive attitude and ability to represent The Opportunity Tree effectively in the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Successfully meet AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card; and complete and maintain all required training which may include CPR, First Aid, and Article 9.
• Reliable transportation and possible travel for The Opportunity Tree business.

Work Environment

• Lift, carry, and transfer a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, and stoop.
• Push and pull wheelchairs.
• Reach and reach overhead.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity to eye.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• This position is considered a “safety sensitive” position.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• 11 Paid Holidays (full and part time; available immediately)
• Paid Time Off (annual and sick leave; full and part time employees; after 90 days; accrued bi-weekly)
• Employee Referral Bonus (refer a full or part time employee to earn bonus after about three months)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees)

$1,000 hiring bonus for new full-time hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months).