Fleet Manager-Lead Driver

The Wild Animal Sanctuary•Keenesburg, CO

4d•$85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are so much more than a workplace. We are a team committed to service, to bettering our communities, and the world. As the oldest and largest non-profit carnivore Sanctuary in the world, our visionary approach is simple: EVERYTHING we do is for the animals. The Wild Animal Sanctuary is searching for a Fleet Manager. Class B license preferred, but not mandatory. Specifically, we are seeking an individual who is a dedicated, diligent, and motivated Manager; who will serve as a representative of the Sanctuary and drive to multiple locations stores 4 days a week to pick up and deliver supplies for the animals. The Sanctuary has one full-time truck driving position that requires good inner-city and highway drivers that can lift and maneuver heavy 55 gallon barrels (weighing 100 to 300 pounds) of food in an out of the trucks on a regular basis. These drivers run specific routes Monday through Saturday (4 - 10 hours days) and go to dozens of locations/stores picking up surplus food. They require someone with good driving skills, able to drive manual transmissions, and move heavy barrels each day. Weekly maintenance checks on trucks are also part of the job, and maintaining shipping receipts, as well as weekly communication to the Executive Director. Overseeing other Drivers at all locations, ensuring that Drivers are sustaining all company wide regulations and policies. Following up with Disciplinary actions along side Human Resources and Executive Director when needed. Excellent customer service is expected as this position will manage all Food Contracts Relationships with all sourced foods.

Requirements

Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
Solid understanding of driving/hauling/loading/unloading
Knowledgeable with heavy equipment and general maintenance
Ability to liaise with other departments to achieve a common goal
Flexible to driving long distances as needed
Good Management Skills
Able to work inside, outside, and LIFT UP TO 100 - 300 POUNDS REGULARLY
Self-motivated, productive, and results-oriented
Keeping an organized and tidy workspace
Flexible, ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects
Teamwork orientated with ability to work independently
Patient, a good listener, and a heart for animals
Desire to learn, grow, and be coached
Contribute to a positive culture
All assignments require employees to maintain a clean, safe and well maintained Refer-truck - which the Sanctuary owns and operates.

Nice To Haves

Heavy haul experience (is a plus but no a requirement)

Responsibilities

Working with Sanctuary staff and outside venders in a positive manner
Maintaining a strict schedule of pick up locations and delivery back to Sanctuary
Proactively communicating information accurately.
Anticipating and attending to truck maintenance needs
Maintaining paperwork and database information in a professional and efficient manner
Nighttime route times (usually starting at 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM)
Handling heavy 55 gallon barrels of food in and out of the truck (may weigh 100 to 300 pounds)
Properly securing loads and maintaining equipment
Manage Fleet with good leadership
Cleaning trucks and managing fuel use
Daily paperwork and weekly computer reports