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TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Alexandria, VACelebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.
Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:
- Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
- Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
- Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and value
About the Position:
Transportation Manager is responsible for leading the transportation function across Goodwin Living to include supervising a team of drivers and working with various departments to coordinate and schedule all transportation requests across the campuses. Maintains efficiency and safety of a fleet of vehicles, plans the routes, and schedules the drivers. Complies with regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, requirements, and hygiene. Estimates passengers or quantities and types of goods needing to be moved, plans transport schedules, and timetables. Works with leadership to coordinate challenging situations, such as severe weather, breakdowns, accidents, security alerts, or traffic.
Principal Duties and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Transportation Function and Team
- Ensure drivers have annual training in first aid (provided by GL).
- Provide training on Virginia state laws regarding EZPass, express lane use and cell phone use.
- Train staff with the programs and applications used by the transportation department.
- Ensure all drivers complete timely occupational health screenings to ensure compliance with insurance requirements.
- Work with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to post positions and participate in interviewing and hiring process.
- Contribute to annual reviews and other HR/payroll paperwork and processes.
- Must be available/reachable after hours, over weekends and on holidays to assist with issues or challenges.
Schedule Coordination and Optimization
- Establish and coordinate transportation requests for all resident requests.
- Maintain accurate records of all transportation requests, activities, and resident cancellations within 24 hours of request.
- Ensure timely scheduling and issuing of notices of confirmation to the requester within 24 hours of request or cancellation.
- Maintain coordinated daily schedules of all drivers to support transportation requests.
- Coordinate with nurses for last resort transportation resources including MTS, Alexandria DON Paratransport, Wheelchair taxi and Metro Access with minimum costs when needed.
Operational and Financial Responsibilities
- Review and maintain accurate accounting of gas card usage and submit credit card statements timely.
- Capture and maintain accurate charges for services to residents and reconcile any charges when cancellations occur.
- Provide input to annual budget.
- Report quarterly at each community’s QAPI meeting.
Oversight of Vehicle Fleet
- Review daily vehicle inspection checklist.
- Ensure timely inspections and registration of all transportation vehicles.
- Schedule washing and cleaning of vehicles.
- Provide records and information to Supply Chain for insurance compliance.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 years prior team management experience required.
- Valid current Driver's license required with insurable driving record. Must have ability to be approved by Goodwin Living’s insurance.
- Experience with managing teams across multiple locations highly preferred.
- Prior experience working in a transportation related position preferred.
- Demonstrated customer-centered focus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook
- Flexibility to travel between GL locations as needed.
- Knowledge of capital region roads, specifically locations of hospitals and local doctors or service providers highly preferred.
A sampling of our many benefits!
We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:
- Paid Time Off
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
- Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
- Staff Emergency Grants
- Retirement Plan- 401(k)
- Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More
About Goodwin Living
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.