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Veteran Transport Specialist

Wage: $16.11 (non-exempt) Location: Montana

Veterans Preference

American Indian Preference

Closing Date: Open until filled

Apply your passion and skills in a role that allows you to give back to those who have served our country and to support and honor veterans. If you are driven to serve those who have protected our freedom, consider joining the team at Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) as a Veteran Transport Specialist serving Montana. GPVSC provides great benefits to employees, a flexible work/life balance and is dedicated to those who have served our country and their families.

Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe, reliable transportation and essential services to Veterans. These services include assistance with transportation to and from VA health care facilities and authorized non-VA health care appointments for Veterans from all military branches and age groups. GPVSC serves 45 rural counties in Montana, with offices in Box Elder, Browning, and Fort Belknap. These rural counties face challenges in accessing VA healthcare,

As the Veteran Transport Specialist, you will receive an adjustable weekly base pay of $200 for on-call services, plus an hourly wage on actual hours worked. This position is part-time, and flexibility is available. The Transportation Specialist reports to the Transportation Manager and is responsible for many duties, including but not limited to:

• Transporting Veterans to medical appointments.
• Providing assistance to passengers to ensure safe boarding and disembarking of the vehicle.
• Reporting any concerns or mentioned needs, in a timely manner, to the Support Services Manager for follow-up and referral services.
• Monitoring and scheduling vehicle maintenance and managing transportation logs and receipts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must hold a valid Montana driver's license or US driver's license with the ability to attain a Montana license within 60 days of hire and successfully complete a driver's history check.
• Must successfully complete CPR and Narcan training within 6-months of hire.
• Benefits include SEP retirement plan, paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance is not covered.
• Successful applicants are subject to drug testing, and criminal history checks. Criminal history checks will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITES

• Knowledge of customer service
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and service record-keeping.
• Ability to communicate in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to be flexible and work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively to ensure organizational success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to drive a vehicle up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to change a flat tire.
• Ability to carry client belongings to and from the vehicle (ex. Wheelchair, luggage, oxygen tanks, etc.). Lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to escort clients with limited mobility to and from, and in and out of the vehicle.
• Ability to drive during inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Great Plains Veterans Service Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JobID: 99493

Position Type:

Office Professionals/Transportation Specialist

Date Posted:

8/27/2025

Location:

Service Center

Date Available:

09/15/2025

Job Code: Transportation Specialist

Standard Hours: 40

Department: Transportation Dept

Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $43,553.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $71,672.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 245

Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Experience Qualifications: Five years experience in an office/clerical environment required. Transportation experience and/or worker's compensation experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and human relations skills; ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write and maintain routine correspondence effectively; demonstrated problem solving abilities. Strong computer applications skills; ability to maintain records with a high degree of accuracy; knowledge of Workers' Compensation guidelines and physical requirements for bus managers, and policies, procedures and processes regarding personal disability and return to work, light duty, and work performance standards. Working knowledge of GCPS transportation operations, including rules, procedures, and operations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety and the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, and the GCPS driver handbook. Ability to interpret various nonstandard medical diagnoses and integrate diagnoses with nonstandard training procedures; ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, in a professional, positive, and respectful manner;.

Primary Responsibilities: Manage people operations functions within the Transportation department, including the recruitment, application processing, leave of absence, return to work / light duty evaluation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) management and renewal, and annual health physical process for transportation employees.

1. Coordinate the active recruitment of Bus Managers and Bus Monitors.
   
   a. Actively seek out and recruit candidates for Bus Manager and Bus Monitor vacancies, partnering with Human Resources colleagues as needed.
   
   b. Ensure that appropriate avenues are being fully utilized to reach potential candidates (online job search boards, job fairs, etc.).
   
   c. Track Return on Investment (ROI) of recruiting methods used.
   
   d. Assist with job fairs and coordinate representation at recruitment events as appropriate.

2. Oversee the processing of applications for Bus Manager and Bus Monitor vacancies and processing of rehires.
   
   a. Track applicants and candidates through the application process to ensure timely review and processing of applicants for hire, or rejection.
   
   b. Assist with applicant issues escalated by team members and provide guidance as needed.
   
   c. Evaluate and review potential candidates for rehire.

3. Coordinate informational sessions conducted for existing Transportation employees and for potential candidates for hire.
   
   a. Conduct regularly scheduled informational sessions for potential candidates for hire, providing candidates with information required to proceed with the application process.
   
   b. Oversee regularly scheduled Commercial Driver's License (CDL) teach / study sessions.

4. Oversee transportation employee long-term absenteeism and leave of absence request process.
   
   a. Partner with Human Resources on transportation extended leave requests to ensure accurate processing and timely communication with employees.
   
   b. Communicate estimated return to work for employees on leave as appropriate.
   
   c. Take follow up action to ensure employees receive necessary training to successfully return to work.
   
   d. Process return to work and personnel action requests (ePAR) leave authorizations for transportation employees.

5. Assist with work-related injury management for transportation employees.
   
   a. Receive and complete the first injury report and submit report to the Risk Management Office.
   
   b. Communicate with employees concerning injuries on the job.
   
   c. Monitor and manage the status of work-related injuries.
   
   d. Take follow up action to ensure employees receive necessary training to successfully return to work.
   
   e. Process return to work and personnel action requests (ePAR) leave authorizations for transportation employees.

6. Assist with injury/illness reporting for the Transportation Department.
   
   a. Provide weekly management reports on the status of all personnel not available for work, including the reason for the absence and the projected date for return to work status.

7. Coordinate the health physical process for all employees holding a CDL.
   
   a. Contract, coordinate, and schedule the required annual physicals for all transportation personnel holding a CDL.
   
   b. Ensure annual physicals occur within 60 days of the start of the school year.
   
   c. Distribute the schedule of annual physical appointment times to supervisors, including explanatory information packets.
   
   d. Enter annual physical results into a database and send updates to managers and supervisors of bus managers requiring individual follow up, due to failing physical or missing appointment.
   
   e. Manage and resolve incomplete annual physicals before the start of the school year.
   
   f. Coordinate and schedule post-officer physicals with healthcare provider's offices.
   
   g. Verify and submit billing information for health physicals to the Finance Department for payment.

8. Assist with the processing of transportation employee records.
   
   a. Ensure that all transportation employee documentation including training records, performance documentation, annual job evaluations, leave requests, Workers' Compensation documents, is securely submitted to the Human Resources division for indexing into the employee personnel file in Enterprise Content Management (ECM).
   
   b. Assist Human Resources with production of records for documents not in ECM.

9. Communicate with all customers, management, and employees in a friendly and professional manner.
   
   a. Handle all communications in a professional, courteous, well-informed, and efficient manner.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee will be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or use/stand on a 6 - 8 ft. ladder. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Transportation Support Specialist

Location/Onsite:
Salt Lake City, UT - Onsite

Our client, a fast-growing leader in fleet management and compliance solutions, is looking for a Transportation Support Specialist to join their dynamic team. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organization and client satisfaction are key? Are you known for your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with ease? Do you take pride in seeing complex projects through to completion? If yes, this may be the perfect Transportation Support Specialist position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks

• Competitive compensation, $60k-$65k, based on experience
• Health and Dental Insurance Benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Hybrid work flexibility, professional development, internal promotion paths, tight-knit team culture

A Day in the Life of a Transportation Support Specialist

As a Transportation Support Specialist, you'll be the go-to problem solver ensuring smooth operations for clients managing hundreds of thousands of vehicles and trailers. Your work directly impacts their ability to stay compliant, registered, and ready to roll. You'll communicate with clients daily, drive process improvements, and make sure every project crosses the finish line accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include:

• Support large-scale client transactions involving vehicle licensing, registration, titling, and permitting

• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and high visibility

• Communicate directly with clients to set expectations, provide updates, and ensure satisfaction

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to keep projects on track

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive positive change in your area

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven success in a similar client-facing or operations role

• Passion to go above and beyond to meet expectations and deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Clear and confident communicator who can simplify complex information

• Highly adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

• Basic Excel skills and experience

About the Hiring Company:

Our client partners with top-performing transportation companies to save money on fuel and compliance, streamline operations, and minimize downtime. Through a mix of managed services, expert advice, and proprietary software, they deliver meaningful financial value and operational efficiency. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, our client is a small but mighty team driven by clarity, autonomy, and accountability.

Come Join Our Operations Team

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you

**Needed every weekend and some evenings.

If you're looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out PAM Health.

Some things that our hospital can offer YOU:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee Bonus Referral Program $
• Supportive leadership

The Transportation Specialist provides safe transportation for individual clients in vans provided by PAM Health. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent preferred and completion of driver education course from an accredited curriculum. Valid State Driver's License. PAM Health follows the DMV laws of each state and that each person is responsible and required to abide by the local law. (Class D license required in Louisiana.) Current BLS certificate.
• Experience: Must be at least 21 years old (per insurance coverage requirement). Completion of defensive driving school within last 2 years preferred

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

Reports to: Clinical Director and Site coordinator

Status: Full time

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Transportation Specialist: Transportation Specialist will oversee the cleanliness and care of all vehicles. Transportation Specialist will transport clients for Outpatient and residential when needed.

Transportation Specialist Job Duties:

· Scheduling Transportation in BestNotes

· Liaising with Clinicians and Clients for transportation needs

· Liaising with Site coordinators and Administrative Coordinator for maintenance with vehicles.

o Make sure the vehicle maintenance forms are filled out.

· Transportation for both Outpatient and Inpatient, when needed.

o Outpatient clients- drop the Client off and can leave and provide other transportation.

o Residential 2.5- Can drop the Client off and can leave provide other transportation.

o Residential 3.5- Must stay with the Client.

· Making sure all vehicles are clean inside and out.

· Make sure vehicles have gas in them.

· Make sure the vehicles all have the following inside:

o Unexpired First Aid Kit

o Pre- drive checklist

o What to do in case of emergencies- policy and procedures

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or by telephone. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may need to sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

These characteristics are representative of those an employee may encounter performing the essential functions of the job. The employee works with alcohol and/or drug dependent individuals where a high degree of stress is possible. The position does not normally involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues; but it may require performing unplanned tasks where exposure may occur. The position requires the use of standard precautions.

Conditions of Employment:

· Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks

· Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and random drug/alcohol screening

· Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.

· Satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check at the time of hire.

· Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to the new employee's first work day and annually thereafter

· Completion of new employee orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting to work

· Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI/De-escalation) Training

· Infection Prevention and Cultural Awareness employee training

· Completion of CPR/First Aid Training

· Completion of required trainings

· Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training

· Successful completion of a six-month on-the-job orientation period

Skills/Qualifications:Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Energy Level, People Skills, Documentation Skills, PC Proficiency, Organization, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Required Training:

First Aid/CPR certification

TB Testing

FBI/CBI Background check completion

Successful completion of new employee orientation

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in SUD and behavioral health is a plus

Transportation experience

NOTES:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. In addition, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside off their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

We are seeking a Transportation Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating assigned motor vehicles.

The Transportation Specialist will be required to:

• Safely transport passengers and cargo to various destinations.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on assigned vehicles.
• Ensure that all vehicles are properly loaded and unloaded.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of passengers with mobility devices.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A valid driver's license.
• At least 6 months of experience operating a motor vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please note that this job description may not include all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for this role.