Transportation Manager manages an organization's transportation operations to ensure efficiency, cost control, and compliance while coordinating teams and resources. Implements processes and policies to ensure transportation operations meet business objectives and comply with industry standards and local, state, and federal regulations. Being a Transportation Manager monitors transportation metrics, expenses, and rates to determine efficient resource utilization and navigate demand changes. Oversees and evaluates third-party logistics providers to ensure contracted services meet expectations. Additionally, Transportation Manager utilizes Transportation Management Systems to monitor shipping status, make timely decisions, and stay updated and informed. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Transportation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Transportation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Transportation Engineer I is responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects. May propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic. Being a Transportation Engineer I ensures compliance with government standards and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Transportation Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Transportation Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.
Transportation Engineer II is responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects. May propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic. Being a Transportation Engineer II ensures compliance with government standards and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or in a related area. Additionally, Transportation Engineer II typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Transportation Engineer II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
Transportation Engineer IV oversees personnel responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects. Propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic. Being a Transportation Engineer IV may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Transportation Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group.
Transportation Engineer III is responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects. May propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic. Being a Transportation Engineer III ensures compliance with government standards and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Transportation Engineer III typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Transportation Engineer III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.