What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at Mifflin-Juniata Regional Services?
The Transportation Supervisor works under the direction of the CARS Director and is responsible for providing direct supervision to the Transportation Administrators as well as driver trip management.
CARS is a great employer that offers a superior benefits package in addition to meaningful and fulfilling work. We care about our employees and our benefits packages proves this point. We offer affordable medical coverage for the employee and their family. We pay for full coverage dental insurance for the employee and their eligible family members. The employer also pays for the employee’s vision insurance and the employee may purchase additional coverage for their family members. Additional ancillary benefits are offered to the employee and those costs are based on age and coverage level. We offer a generous 403(b) retirement plan with six percent employer contribution. Our leave benefits include Vacation, Personal and Sick time off in addition to twelve paid holidays. Truly an employee friendly leave and benefits package.
Essential Skills
· An Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics, or Transportation Management is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent will be considered with relevant experience.
· Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and any other necessary clearances that may be required.
· Thorough knowledge of Mifflin and Juniata County geography is essential.
· Experience working within transportation logistics, customer service, and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferred.
· Strong oral and written communication skills and exceptional customer service skills.
· Exceptional organization skills including attention to detail and time management.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively
· Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and the ability learn program specific software is required.
· Understand and follow strict confidentiality and ethical procedures.
· Friendly and positive demeanor.
Essential Duties
Monitor the GPS tracking system of all CARS vehicles for safety and quality control.
Monitor, maintain and manage driver schedules in accordance with all program, state and federal regulations and reroute driver trips when necessary.
Respond to requests for assistance made by drivers while on the road.
Review drivers’ daily pre-trip and end of day inspection check-sheets to ensure driver compliance and to look for safety or maintenance issues that need addressed.
Account for collecting of fares and the handling of money from both the driver and the public, as well as the balancing of funds, as stated in the daily dispatch system.
Learn the responsibilities of other program staff to assist when staff are out of the office.
Assist in investigating client complaints as directed by the CARS Director.
Assume duties of the Assistant Director when the Assistant Director is not available and when directed by the CARS Director.
Responsible to prepare, monitor and track Mobile Data Terminals (tablets) for driver use.
Coordinates transportation for center related or Area Agency on Aging funded activities.
Responsible for direct supervision of the Transportation Administrators.
Completes employee performance evaluations; develops and monitors employee performance standards; makes recommendations regarding personnel disciplinary actions consistent with MJRSC protocols.
Participate in the interview and hiring process for CARS.
Conduct administrative functions including, but not limited to, time sheet approval and time off requests.
Operate CARS vehicles when directed by the CARS Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.41 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16