Transportation Supervisor

Description

Vivalon is a Marin-based nonprofit with over 71 years of service to the community. Recognized 10 times as one of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay, Vivalon fosters a supportive, mission-driven workplace culture. Serving older adults and adults with disabilities, Vivalon helps them stay active, informed, supported, and nourished, while also meeting their essential transportation needs. Core services include Rides, Meals, Classes, Care, and Advice. The Transportation Supervisor role at the Santa Rosa site ensures safe, reliable, and compliant transportation services.

Requirements

• Lead, coach, and support a team of professional bus drivers to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality service.
• Monitor driver performance (on-time performance, hours, telematics data) and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Support hiring efforts, including interviewing drivers.
• Complete performance evaluations and partner with Operations and HR on employee development and corrective actions.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and motivating work environment through recognition and engagement.
• Conduct ride-alongs and follow-ups to support driver success.
• Serve as supervisor on duty as needed to address real-time operational or safety issues.
• Support driver training programs and respond to field incidents when needed.
• Step in as a backup driver when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership or supervisory experience in transportation or a related operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT, ADA, and passenger bus safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and coaching skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, and HR.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain a California CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass required drug screenings.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll make a daily impact—supporting drivers, improving service quality, and contributing to a mission-driven organization that values safety, teamwork, and respect. Compensation and benefits include a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, retirement, paid time off, holidays, and more.