Transportation Supervisor
$55,000–$60,000 year
On-siteGladstone, Oregon, United States or Gladstone, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily transportation operations by managing a team of drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Coordinate fleet maintenance, optimize driver routes for cost management, and conduct regular safety inspections and meetings. Ensure safe and efficient route execution while completing pickup routes as needed to support retail stores. Maintain adherence to all safety protocols and traffic regulations, representing the organization's mission to donors and the public. Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility in schedule and ability to operate box trucks safely.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check
- Ability to operate a box truck in a safe and efficient manner
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations related to driving a large commercial vehicle
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility in schedule to accommodate changes in pickup routes or schedules
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and carry it for short distances
- Physical stamina to stand, walk, climb, and bend for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate heavy machinery, including box trucks and compactors
- Visual acuity to read road signs, maps, and operating instructions
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for operating truck controls and handling bags and boxes
- Strong back and abdominal muscles to maintain proper posture while operating equipment and lifting heavy objects
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow
- Good hearing to detect warning signals and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment health screening and motor vehicles record check
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment
- Ability to work effectively in a noisy environment
- Ability to work effectively in a bright environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- High degree of flexibility
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Ethical and honest behavior
- Strong customer focus
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
- Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, reading street signs, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with systems overseeing routing, tracking, and the management of trailers and fleet maintenance, along with a fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
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