Job description

We are a contracted service provider for FedEx Ground .

Safety and Service need to be the foundation for all we do.

Efficiency, reliability, and dedication to our customers needs to be the goal.

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager who will be responsible for helping to oversee our delivery operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivery driving, route knowledge, and a proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.

• *This is not a Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM position. It will require some long days and weekend work, but it will also be flexible with your schedule when circumstances allow.
• The assistant manager will have a solid daily presence at the terminal and build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with all employees and terminal staff.

Requirements:

• Pre employment drug test (Must Pass THC)
• Ongoing random drug testing (Must Pass THC)
• Health DOT Physical
• Background Check
• Valid driver's license
• Have reliable daily transportation
• Ability to lift over 75 lbs. and move 150 lbs. on hand dolly
• Previous experience as a delivery driver
• Strong knowledge of delivery routes and areas
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle pressure, focus on the objective, and execute

The selected candidate will undergo a comprehensive training program that includes shadowing experienced delivery drivers, learning our routes and delivery processes, and gaining hands-on experience managing delivery operations. We need to be committed to providing the necessary support and guidance to ensure our managers are well-equipped to succeed in their roles.

Key Qualities:

-Strong work ethic and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done

-Impeccable problem-solving skills

-Ability to build and lead a team of drivers

-Good communication skills to effectively work with our customers

-Dogged determination and resourcefulness

-Reliable follow-up and follow-through

-Ability to perform routine administrative tasks to comply with the needs of the home office regarding fleet maintenance, accounting, compliance, payroll, and other reporting

-A positive attitude that inspires others

Day to Day Operations:

-Responsible for ensuring all daily routes are staffed, trucks are operational, and the routes are generating sufficient revenue

-Responsible for recording and reporting timesheets for payroll

-Develop and maintain a relationship with a reputable and affordable vendor(s) to perform maintenance and repairs

-Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repairs on equipment at regular intervals to avoid unnecessary breakdowns

-Responsible for the training of every new driver to ensure compliance with all company policies and regulations

-Responsible for ensuring Driver compliance with daily duties regarding paperwork, Hours of Service compliance, Pre-Trip/Post-Trip inspection

-Creates a culture of safety and ensuring each driver is up to date on all monthly safety training

-Responsible for ensuring we are providing quality service to customers with available drivers and operable equipment to deliver packages

-Responsible for managing budget and expenses for a designated terminal/location

-Ensure the fleet is operating and maintenance is routinely performed on all trucks

-Responsible for performance management of all Drivers assigned to terminal/location

-Physically willing, ready, and able to drive a P-1000 sized vehicle and safely deliver packages to both residential and commercial recipients

-Excellent contingency planner – establishing relationships with part-time drivers as well as other contractors to help one another out in times of need

-Willing to serve as a daily driver or contingency resource and deliver packages in the event of driver call-offs, driver shortages, heavy volume, or any other unforeseen circumstances

Things To Consider Before Applying:

• Health Insurance: Currently not offered.
• Saturday Schedule: Once every three weeks required.
• Peak Season 11/17-12/31: Extra day added to the schedule.
• Snow / Mud: Safety is a top priority, and you must be able and willing to drive in adverse conditions to deliver and pick up packages when operation is running.
• Marijuana Use: Due to DOT regulations, failing a single drug test is grounds for immediate termination.
• Change: Must accept daily changes to routes, trucks, and equipment as daily business needs change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• La Crosse, WI 54601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person