Director of Transportation - Gompers

Job Title: Director of Transportation

Department: Transportation

Reports To: VP of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: 06/01/00

Revised Date: 09/16/2024

OBJECTIVE

Supervise and coordinate the safe and proper transportation of agency members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

1. Assist and coordinate all aspects of Transportation Department.
2. Facilitate transportation for new clients in coordination with DTA Director.
3. Modify transportation routes as needed due to client changes, to ensure overall efficiency of routes, as well as other factors.
4. Monitor van mileage logs to ensure consistency of miles between vans.
5. Coordinate with Facilities Director to ensure timely handling of all repair issues.
6. Coordinate with Facilities Director to ensure proper maintenance schedule.
7. Responsible for updating and maintaining client van logs.
8. Responsible for coordinating replacement drivers when need arises.
9. Responsible for ensuring that vans follow assigned schedules.
10. Work with Gompers trainer to provide driver training and education about vans to drivers.
11. Recommends measures to improve safety and conservation equipment.
12. May be required to perform duties of a driver.
13. Must be involved in the hiring process and sign off on all new hires.
14. Must sign off on all Incident Reports that occur during transportation.
15. Must be involved in all personnel and disciplinary actions. Direct involvement in disciplinary actions beyond initial warning or coaching.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Drivers.

AUTHORITY

This person shall have the authority to complete the above responsibilities subject to the verbal and/or written approval of the VP of Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate required. Basic knowledge of computer use, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Must have the ability to use our Gridline route software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual and/or sign language a plus, but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Basic ability to apply training to daily situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. CPR, First Aid, Article 9 and Client Intervention Training. If you do not hold these certifications, Gompers will provide training.
2. A valid Arizona Drive License and a clear 39-month Arizona Motor Vehicle Report required.
3. Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Properly lifting individuals up to 50 lbs.
2. Individuals over 50 lbs. require a two-person lift or use of a Hoyer lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics referred to throughout this job description are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The potential for injuries are limited by implementation of appropriate Client Intervention techniques, but the risk still exists of being bitten, scratched, kicked or hit by clients. Changing adult briefs and toileting is part of the job.