Transportation Manager — Ops & Staffing Lead

MERS Goodwill; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

403(b) plan

401(a) retirement

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

MERS Goodwill is seeking a Transportation Manager to join our Transportation team. The role supports our mission, Changing Lives Through the Power of Work, and requires leadership, organization, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The position offers full-time hourly work with competitive pay at $35 per hour, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans; strong communication and supervisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years Tractor Trailer driving experience.
• Valid MO or IL Driver's License and CDL.
• Must be DOT certified.
• Must maintain personal auto insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a truck per motor vehicle operator's manual in MO and IL.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation.
• Ensure sufficient staff to support retail transportation needs.
• Maintain a system for transporting and collecting goods.
• Coordinate and monitor donated goods transportation and salvage.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Deliver cost-effective transportation services.
• Adhere to budget constraints.
• Register and insure vehicles and maintain licenses.
• Arrange maintenance and repair of all vehicles.
• Follow all MERS/Goodwill policies and procedures.
• Maintain DOT/IRS reporting records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tractor-Trailer driving

CDL

DOT certification

English communication

Job description

MERS Goodwill is seeking a Transportation Manager to join our Transportation team. The role supports our mission, Changing Lives Through the Power of Work, and requires leadership, organization, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The position offers full-time hourly work with competitive pay at $35 per hour, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans; strong communication and supervisory skills are essential.