TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Procurement and Logistics, the Transportation Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of the transportation operations within the mission. Their goal is to ensure goods and passengers are moved efficiently, safely, and cost effectively with legal and company standards.

WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend management and department meetings.
• Manage the logistics of transportation related activities to ensure all policies, procedures and safety rules are followed.
• Manage the maintenance and repairs on all vehicles, keeping accurate maintenance history for our records.
• Ensures the transportation department adheres to all State and Federal regulatory compliance and laws.
• Manage the scheduling and dispatching for daily pick-ups, program, and staff transportation needs.
• Communicate with other departments regarding transportation issues and provide exceptional customer service.
• Train and manage staff, apprentices, and program drivers with their daily functions to make sure their tasks are completed.
• Ensure all vehicles are presentable and well kept.
• Ensure all tasks are completed for the annual CHP inspections.
• Organize safety training certification for drivers.
• Manage the employee shuttle schedule, updating as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Procurement and Logistics.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently able individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able communicate with employees and/or staff members, volunteers, and donors.
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting objects, and operating office equipment.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office and distribution facilities are maintained clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5+ year(s) related experience in driving commercial vehicles.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to be added to company insurance policy.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop recommendations and solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• Strong customer, quality, and results orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to be an effective team member.
• Must have knowledge and ability to maintain and provide training for all driver logs and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Working knowledge of PC and MS Office.