Assistant Transportation Manager

We are currently seeking an Assistant Transportation Manager to join our team. This is a full-time salary position. If you have supervisory and transportation operations experience, work well with a team, and would enjoy working for a mission-driven nonprofit organization, this role is for you.

Position can be based out of our Wilson, NC, Indianapolis, IN, or Bartow, FL office.

As the Assistant Transportation Manager you will assist the Transportation Manager in planning and organizing the daily operations of the Transportation Department by ensuring the implementation of program objectives and department standards. You will support in the areas of hiring, payroll, route-building, and more as needed. You will be tasked to respond to a variety of occurrences such as absent drivers, equipment malfunctions, and other related matters. Additionally, as Assistant to the Manager, you assume responsibility for Transportation operations in their absence. 

What makes you qualified:

Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and three years increasingly responsible experience in transportation operations including one year in a supervisory capacity. Experience in school district transportation operations is preferred.

Accepted: Associate degree in business administration or a related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in transportation operations including two years in a supervisory capacity to include budgetary oversight. A minimum of 1 years’ experience in Fleet Management and technology applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, and analytical software.

Must maintain insurable driving record and insurance on own vehicle as well as a CDL, Class A Commercial Driver’s License with P and S endorsements. 

Extensive travel is required.  

What we offer you:

Competitive Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and Disability insurance

403(b)-retirement savings account

Flexible Spending Plans

Generous Holiday Schedule

Sick & Leave Time

Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

At Grow Early Learning we are committed to preparing the children of migrant and seasonal farm workers for success. We do this by providing holistic, high quality early childhood education services for children and families in a nurturing, culturally sensitive environment and by providing services and advocating for children and families in their other areas of need.