TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Description

Who We Are 

Pawnee Mental Health is proud of the high-quality services we offer and the positive outcomes our clients achieve. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and each person contributes to our mission. We’re looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to use their skills to support others. We believe people facing mental health or substance use challenges deserve the chance to live meaningful, productive lives. If that mission resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this role and join us in making an impact.

What We Offer at Pawnee Mental Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• HRSA- Health Workforce:  Loan Repayment Program for Health Careers 
• Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna.
• Dental Insurance: 100% covered by Pawnee for employees.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits, a lifetime pension program.
• Life Insurance: coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous PTO:   Start earning 8 hours of PTO per month—equivalent to 12 days per year—with an increase to 24 days per year after your first anniversary.
• Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
• Supplemental Benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more.

What You'll Do

Essential Responsibilities:

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Van Driver job description the Team Leader will: 

• Train new Van Drivers in duties and responsibilities related to the performance of their position. Provide day-to-day feedback and support to promote reliable transportation.
• Travel to Pawnee Offices within our 10-county region to conduct and address company transportation issues.
• Communicate regularly with Chief Financial Officer to receive/provide updates regarding vehicle expenses. 
• Communicate changes to staff and oversee implementation.
• Coordinate auto maintenance and repairs in accordance with Enterprise fleet management and KDOT requirements.
• Monitor vehicle usage via the Compass Insurance portal and make recommendations to supervisor regarding issues, alerts, or events.
• Maintain monthly reports of vehicle mileage, maintenance needs, inspection requirements, and vehicle cleaning. 
• Collect data and prepare reports for regulatory agencies using agency database, Microsoft Teams, excel spreadsheets, email, Compass Insurance portal, Enterprise Fleet portal, and Blackcat (KDOT monthly report system). 
• Attend required periodic KDOT meetings in Manhattan, and an annual meeting in Salina. 
• Maintain general knowledge and skills related to OBD-2 code reader. Possess basic vehicle maintenance that includes troubleshooting, vehicle dashboard notifications/alerts, recalls, replacing air filter/cabin air filter, wiper blades and maintaining fluid levels, replacing vehicle battery, flat tire repair or replacement if necessary, and maintain general cleanliness of vehicles. 
• Transport vehicles to various vendors/repair shops for service.
• Act as backup Van Driver when needed due to staffing shortages. 
• Complete KDOT required RTAP training (defensive driving) every 2 years to remain certified to drive KDOT vehicles. 
• Assess fleet usage to determine best placement of vehicles over Pawnee area of operations. 
• Adhere to the standards, policies and instructions established by PMHS Policy and Procedure and any applicable ethical codes within field of employment. 
• Review and comply with the Pawnee Code of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel. 

Requirements

Qualifications:  

Required:

• Valid Kansas Driver’s License and automobile liability insurance maintained in accordance with Pawnee policy and procedure.
• 4+ years of independent driving experience.
• Oral and written communication skills using the English language.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills to include email, Excel, Microsoft Teams.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Public transportation experience.

Results of criminal and all other applicable background checks must meet the approval of Pawnee Mental Health Services.