Transportation Supervisor

Overview

Daily supervisory responsibilities of assigned courier staff. Transport blood, blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between processing/distribution centers, branches, blood drive sites and hospitals. 

Position Schedule: The schedule for this position is 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday - Friday.  Schedule flexibility is required.  

Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises assigned courier staff; schedule work; provides day-to-day work direction; provide input on hiring, performance evaluations and corrective counseling
• Receives requests for transport of materials by phone and email and dispatch accordingly
• Efficiently and accurately transports unprocessed/processed blood and blood products, campus mail, supplies and medical equipment utilizing assigned vehicle (van/small truck)
• Practices safe driving skills during transport; adhere to all driving regulations
• Loads and unloads vehicles practicing safe techniques with lifting, pushing and pulling
• Delivers inventory to specified points within a designated route (may include branches, hospitals, field trip sites, headquarters, & mobile units); may be required to deliver (travel with) packages utilizing public transportation in emergency situations (e.g. airline, bus, train etc.)
• Keeps log of items received and delivered; document daily activities as required
• Conducts basic safety/readiness checks of assigned vehicle prior to departure per SOP; report any problems or mechanical issues
• Works as back-up on-call driver for other shifts or routes as needed
• Notifies supervisor of any concerns, issues and/or delays

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent.   Six months to one year route delivery and supervisory experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

Valid driver’s License in good standing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to delegate, manage and supervise effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to drive city streets and freeways safely; determine most efficient routes
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures
• Knowledge of proper handling of blood and blood products
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to perform tasks effectively utilizing digital technology and communication tools (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 100 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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