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
