Transportation Manager

**About America West Transportation LLC** **America West Transportation LLC** is committed to delivering an exceptional passenger experience by prioritizing safety, reliability, compassion, and operational excellence. We proudly serve selective healthcare partners who expect the highest standards in non-emergency medical transportation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading high-performing teams, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, we invite you to join our growing organization. For more information about America West visit: https://www.america-west.com/ Watch - Get to know us better! https://youtu.be/CeNGSYYGlBc https://youtu.be/aCn2tRxcBcs https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X43UZc1q5SHzoVXltok4077fMGnmSq1x/view *Be part of our exceptional wheelchair transport team!* **About the Role** The **Transportation Manager** is responsible for leading the daily transportation operations for a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program while ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of all participants. This role provides operational leadership, oversees transportation personnel, manages fleet operations, maintains regulatory compliance, and partners closely with clinical and operational teams to deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong operational mindset who can effectively balance participant satisfaction, employee engagement, and transportation efficiency. **Experience working with the elderly for a minimum of one (1) year is required.** ***Work Location*** **Columbus, Ohio,** with travel to other America West Transportation locations throughout the state of Ohio as business needs require. Candidates must also be willing to travel outside of Ohio for training, leadership development, and operational support as needed. **What You'll Do** **Key Tasks and Responsibilities** ****** ***Staff Management & Leadership*** - Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop transportation staff. - Conduct employee performance evaluations annually or as needed. - Address employee performance concerns and administer disciplinary action using appropriate documentation. - Coach, mentor, and develop Supervisors, Dispatchers, Planners, and Drivers to build high-performing transportation team. - Foster a culture of accountability, safety, exceptional customer service, and continuous improvement. ***Scheduling & Coordination*** - Collaborate daily with Dispatchers, Planners, and Transportation Coordinators to ensure participant transportation needs are met efficiently. - Support daily scheduling, route optimization, and operational coordination while proactively addressing staffing gaps and service disruptions. - Monitor daily transportation operations and adjust staffing and schedules to maintain service excellence. ***Meetings & Communication*** - Participate in required PACE meetings, including Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, family meetings, quality improvement meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions. - Build and maintain positive working relationships with participants, caregivers, healthcare partners, and PACE leadership. - Address participant transportation concerns and grievances promptly and professionally. - Conduct service recovery calls and implement corrective actions when necessary. ***Fleet & Operations Management*** - Manage and oversee daily operations of ADA-accessible vehicles, wheelchair vans, ambulatory vehicles, and other fleet assets. - Maintain accurate fleet records, including preventive maintenance schedules, fuel usage, mileage, inspections, and vehicle documentation. - Ensure all transportation staff remain current on America West Transportation policies procedures, safety standards, and client-specific requirements. - Monitor fleet utilization and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime. ***Compliance & Reporting*** - Ensure compliance with compan…