Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Company: To The Rescue
Reports To: Executive Director
Schedule: Full-Time | Varies Based on Operational Needs
To The Rescue is seeking a Transportation Director to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of our Transportation Division.
This role is responsible for fleet management, driver oversight, safety, and operational performance, ensuring individuals we serve have reliable and safe transportation. You’ll play a key leadership role in building a strong team, improving processes, and supporting organizational growth.
If you’re a hands-on leader who can balance people leadership, logistics, and compliance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.
Lead daily operations of the Transportation Division to meet organizational goals
Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic growth and service delivery
Develop and implement processes, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and performance
Create and execute action plans to meet departmental and organizational objectives
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate transportation staff, including drivers
Ensure all employees complete required training throughout their role
Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management
Partner with HR on staffing, employee relations, and retention efforts
Oversee the full fleet of company vehicles, including vans and buses
Ensure routine maintenance, inspections, and necessary repairs are completed
Provide recommendations on fleet needs, replacements, and improvements
Perform minor vehicle maintenance as needed
Lead and enforce transportation safety programs and best practices
Serve as a liaison for risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and billing requirements
Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, safety standards, and privacy regulations
Strong leadership experience managing teams in transportation, logistics, or related fields
Ability to balance operations, compliance, and people leadership
Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and direct staff
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements
Ability to operate company vehicles, including non-CDL 15-passenger vans/buses
Proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to learn scheduling and timekeeping systems
Experience in transportation, fleet management, or logistics leadership
Familiarity with safety programs, compliance standards, and auditing practices
Experience working in human services, healthcare, or a mission-driven organization
Schedule will vary based on operational needs and may include evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities
This role may require hours beyond a standard 8-hour workday
Work includes both office-based responsibilities and hands-on involvement with fleet and staff
Leadership role with meaningful impact on daily operations and community services
Opportunity to build and lead a growing transportation team
Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
To The Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran.
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