Transportation Services Support Specialist

Poor Handmaids; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Poor Handmaids in Donaldson, IN seeks a Transportation Services Support Specialist to provide safe, reliable transport for Sisters and residents, handle errands, and support the Transportation Services team. This full-time role requires a courteous, calm demeanor and the ability to drive in heavy traffic and all weather conditions.

You'll assist with loading, unloading, and keeping vehicles clean, coordinating with the scheduler, and participating in occasional on-call rotations, weekends,

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Defensive driving continuing education through our Insurance Company online.
• Experience driving in large city, heavy traffic.

Responsibilities

• Transport Sisters and Residents by wheelchair to appointments, hospital, shopping or social outings.
• Run errands and pick up supplies as requested and assigned.
• Assist with loading/unloading and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Provide courteous, hospitable transportation services.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance, cleanliness and reporting issues.
• Coordinate with the Transportation Services scheduler for efficient, punctual service.
• Assist with recycling program by delivering reusable materials.
• Be flexible for unscheduled requests and on-call rotations.
• Keep vehicles snow/ice-free in winter and assist with weather-related driving.

Skills

City driving

Calm demeanor

Driving experience

Education

Driver's license

Defensive Driving Training

Job description

Transportation Services Support Specialist

Full Time Donaldson, IN, Donaldson, IN, US

Position Title: Transportation Services Specialist

Organizational Classification: Group I

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Ministry: Hospitality Services

Reports to: Manager, Transportation Services

The Center at Donaldson places a high priority

on incorporating our four core values into the daily

performance of job responsibilities and leadership skills.

Job Summary: To provide the highest quality, safe transportation for the Sisters and residents of The Center at Donaldson as well as perform other errandsandduties as requested.

• Carefully transport Sisters and Residents [not in life threatening situations] by wheelchair to appointments, the hospital, shopping or social outings.
• Run errands and pick up supplies as requested and assigned.
• Lifting boxes, furniture, and personal items such as, but not limited to, luggage, shopping bags and packages for Sisters, and Maria Center residents using transportation services and at other times as assigned.
• Provide currier services for ministries and departments as requested and schedule that fit into daily runs.
• Providing quality service in a courteous, friendly and hospitable manner.
• Assist the Transportation Services Technician by filling the vehicles with gasoline as requested and assigned.
• Maintain a positive and thoughtful attitude and demeanor when transporting Sisters and residents.
• Willing to be flexible as unscheduled requests arise and adaptable to whatever the need may be when possible.
• Assist with The Center at Donaldson recycling program by collecting and delivering any re-useable materials to the recycling area.
• Assist the Transportation Services Technician by keeping all vehicles clean and presentable and by reporting any identified problems and/or malfunctions of vehicles.
• Assure that the established quality expectations are achieved.
• Coordinate with the Transportation Services scheduler to provide efficient transportation services in a punctual and safe manner.
• Help to keep all vehicles snow and ice-free in the winter months.

SPECIFICATIONS

Prior Education and Training:

• Valid Driver’s License - required
• Defensive Driving Continuing Education – [Through our Insurance Company online]

Prior Work Experience/Skills Required:

• Capable of large city, heavy traffic driving.
• Pleasant personality and calm demeanor.
• Appropriate driving experience.

Orientation Required:

• One to three months familiarity with area
• Completion of new Co-Worker orientation.

Environmental conditions:

• Job requires sustained mental attention and physical exertion related to driving.
• May be required to drive in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions.
• Work hours may, on occasion, be irregular to include, but not be limited to, short notice, weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Must be available to work in a weekend and Holiday rotation as well as a weekly “on call” rotation as set forth by the Manager of the Transportation Department.
• Position requires frequent sitting as well as occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and pushing/pulling.
• Position requires occasional pushing/pulling of over 300 lbs. and lifting of up to 50 lbs.