Entry Level Transportation Planning Manager Jobs
New grad transportation planning manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, Inspira Health Network, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Transportation/Van Driver C.N.A is responsible for the safe and secure transport of the Residents to various outings such as doctor’s appointments and social outings sponsored by the facility. Further duties include maintaining transportation vehicles by performing daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Perform job in a safe, secure and professional manner at all times.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.
- Fuel the vehicles; ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
- Document customer usage and prepare trip reports.
- Prepare accident and incident reports as necessary.
- Assist passengers in and out of the vehicle, providing safety briefing to residents and completes the check off.
- Must have mechanical skills necessary to check the vehicle to ensure it is in a safe operating condition.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday work periodically required.
- Ability to learn and follow City policies, regulations and transportation laws.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must be a current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in good standing.
- Must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement valid in the State with three years experience.
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
The Transportation/Van Driver C.N.A is responsible for the safe and secure transport of the Residents to various outings such as doctor’s appointments and social outings sponsored by the facility. Further duties include maintaining transportation vehicles by performing daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles.
Join us with an attractive benefits offering:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Perform job in a safe, secure and professional manner at all times.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.
- Fuel the vehicles; ensuring that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
- Document customer usage and prepare trip reports.
- Prepare accident and incident reports as necessary.
- Assist passengers in and out of the vehicle, providing safety briefing to residents and completes the check off.
- Must have mechanical skills necessary to check the vehicle to ensure it is in a safe operating condition.
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday work periodically required.
- Ability to learn and follow City policies, regulations and transportation laws.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must be a current Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in good standing.
- Must possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement valid in the State with three years experience.
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.
Ciena Healthcare
We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio.
We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Entry Level Transportation Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transportation planning manager job?
Focus on internships, academic projects, or volunteer work that shows hands-on planning experience, since most employers at this level care more about applied skills than years on the job. A portfolio that includes transit studies, land-use analysis, or GIS mapping stands out. Familiarity with planning software and a degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level transportation planning managers?
Companies hiring entry level transportation planning managers right now include Amazon, Inspira Health Network, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from municipal agencies, regional planning organizations, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure firms that actively develop junior talent from new graduate pipelines.
Are there remote entry level transportation planning manager jobs?
Yes, though most postings still lean toward on-site or hybrid arrangements given the fieldwork and stakeholder coordination involved. About 21% of entry level transportation planning manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility should filter for those listings specifically while remaining open to hybrid schedules.
Are these new grad transportation planning manager jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op placements toward the requirement, or asks for a planning portfolio in place of a long work history. Junior titles or references to mentorship programs are reliable signals as well.
Which industries hire the most entry level transportation planning managers?
Entry Level transportation planning manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they manage ongoing infrastructure projects, transit system expansions, and federally funded planning programs that consistently need junior planners to support project delivery and community outreach.