Transporter

Salary Range $18.00

Level Entry

Position Type Part Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School

Category Transportation

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transporter provides safe and dependable transportation of food and goods for Starfish Family Services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or GED equivalent.

• Experience transporting goods.

• A driving record that meets both our SFS and our insurance carrier's guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide safe and timely transportation of food and goods as assigned.

• Adhere to all traffic and safety regulations related to transporting program participants.

• Communicate any concerns related to program participants to appropriate program manager.

• Maintain driving record that is insurable by agency’s auto insurance.

• Maintain valid chauffeur’s license by the State of Michigan Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

• Interact with staff, visitors, etc. in a respectful manner.

• Represent agency in professional manner at all times.

• Ensure vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer’s schedule and that all necessary repairs are completed.

• Perform/document all vehicle inspections per DOT regulations.

• Maintain recordkeeping as required in the transportation of goods and food.

• Assist in creating/updating transportation schedules.

• Work cooperatively as a member of a team with other program staff and supervisory staff.

• Responsible for maintaining required documentation including reporting in a complete and timely manner.

• Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances.

• Attend all agency/departmental meetings/trainings as required.

• Maintains contact with primary site at all times.

• Ensures that vehicle is kept fueled and clean, inside and out.

• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time – up to 100% of the workday.

• Must be able to lift and push up to 50 lbs. with heavy, repetitive loading.

• Ability to drive in various weather conditions.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current and valid State of Michigan Driver’s or Chauffeur’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS insurance carrier guidelines.

• Ability to comfortably drive in all weather conditions.

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EOE/M/F/D/V

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