Transportation Coordinator (5905)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the route assignments for Truck or Van Drivers. The role involves monitoring the work of drivers to ensure fleet operations comply with established policies, procedures, and safety standards. It also includes coordinating the maintenance and repair of all fleet vehicles and assuming driver responsibilities as needed. The Transportation Coordinator ensures beneficiaries are transported to and from WTA.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Two years experience scheduling fleet routes with some customer service experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to operate a telephone and two-way radio.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
VALID STATE DRIVERS LICENSE

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, and coordinates truck routes to ensure effective and efficient fleet operations.
Confers regularly with the Receptionist to maintain awareness of needed pick-ups.
Maintains accurate records of daily pick-ups and driver routes.
Ensures that Truck or Van Drivers have all necessary paperwork for the day and are aware of any changes.
Ensures that all fleet staff perform work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Ensures all fleet staff perform daily inspections of assigned vehicles and receive reports of needed maintenance.
Obtains estimates and schedules routine maintenance and needed repairs for CSRC vehicles.
Ensures maintenance work is performed as required by vendors.
Provides invoices to bookkeeper for payment.
Ensures transportation for beneficiaries to and from WTA is coordinated.