Kearney Overnight Transport Driver

Drsecurityok; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Drsecurityok in Kearney, NE is seeking a full-time transport driver responsible for coordinating routes, securing clients and belongings, and maintaining accurate logs of hours.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and strong English communication. Night and weekend availability with flexible hours is expected.

You will work with dispatchers and supervisors to improve efficiency, enter data into the Samsara system, and support operations across facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 26 years or older.
• Excellent driving record.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in English (oral and written); active listener.
• Tech-savvy, good typing skills, and experience with data entry.
• Ability to work nights, weekends with flexible hours as needed.
• Operate in highly stressful situations from both internal and external sources, adapting and making decisions as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, interpreting ongoing problems and suggesting possible solutions.
• Prior law enforcement, military, dispatch, logistics or mental health experience helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Long- and short-distance driving; coordinate routes.
• Retrieve and secure clients and personal belongings for trip to destination facility.
• Maintain detailed log of working hours; submit monthly to Field Supervisor.
• Ensure mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected promptly; report defects, accidents, violations.
• Perform daily maintenance of vehicle (refueling, cleaning, snacks/water, etc.).
• Interact with facility staff, clients, and family members professionally.
• Address problems; collaborate with Dispatcher and escalate to Field Supervisor.
• Enter data into Samsara system; maintain logs of calls, incidents, miles driven; submit reports monthly.
• Collaborate with Director of Operations and Field Supervisors to update facility contacts.
• Drive excellence by creating efficiencies that reduce transport arrival times (under 2 hours).

Skills

Driving

Scheduling

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Age 26+

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kearney - Kearney, NE 68845

Position Type: Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Long- and short-distance driving, coordinating routes and schedules with dispatchers.


• Retrieve and secure clients and personal belongings for trip to destination facility.


• Maintain detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and company policies, submitting monthly to Field Supervisor.


• Ensure mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected promptly, reporting defects, accidents, and violations immediately.


• Perform daily maintenance of vehicle (refueling, cleaning, snacks/water, etc.)


• Interact with facility staff, clients, and family members in a professional manner.


• Address problems and create solutions, collaborating with Dispatcher and elevating problems to Field Supervisor when necessary.


• Enter data into Samsara system, maintain logs of calls, incidents, miles driven and more, submitting reports monthly to Field Supervisor.


• Work collaboratively with Director of Operations and Field Supervisors to update and maintain a list of facility contacts.


• Drive excellence by creating efficiencies that will reduce the arrival time for transports (under the 2-hour maximum). Report all overages to Field Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 26 years or older.


• Excellent driving record.


• Valid driver's license.


• Proficient in English (oral and written); active listener.


• Tech-savvy, good typing skills, and experience with data entry.


• Ability to work nights, weekends with flexible hours as needed.


• Operate in highly stressful situations from both internal and external sources, adapting and making decisions as needed.


• Ability to multi-task, interpreting on-going problems and suggesting possible solutions.


• Prior law enforcement, military, dispatch, logistics or mental health experience helpful, but not required.