Transportation Specialist

Paycom; Woodside (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

403(B) retirement plan

Gympass Discount

Verizon Wireless Discount

BJs Membership discount

Broadway tickets & more

Job summary

HeartShare is seeking a Transportation Specialist in Woodside, NY to coordinate client transportation and physically escort clients to appointments. Responsibilities include maintaining transport rosters, vehicle security, and safety compliance, with up to 75% travel and demanding physical tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience, plus strong navigation, time management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• A valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely.
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications.
• Time management and organizational skills to stay on schedule.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients.
• Ability to travel within the 5 boroughs of NYC, Long Island, and Westchester.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be willing to do DSP job duties in an emergency if needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates transportation including organizing and navigating travel destinations, physically escorts, and supervises clients while in transit to scheduled and emergency appointments.
• Maintains a daily roster of times, dates, destinations, transporters, and length of transport.
• Maintains notebooks – includes inspecting logs for completion and accuracy.
• Maintains security over the vehicles and keys.
• Maintain Security of the vehicle gas cards for use in the specified vehicle and will be responsible for obtaining all receipts in accordance with the policy.
• Reports vehicle needs and damage to maintenance and tracks all vehicle issues in regard to repair.
• Ensures daily cleanliness and upkeep of all vehicles – including inspecting for cleanliness, damage, proper equipment, and safe operation of the vehicle.
• Ensures vehicles are properly fueled.
• The supervision and transport of clients require prolonged periods of walking and standing and physical agility.
• May be required to run and climb flights of stairs; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Skills

Navigation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Thomas J. Cuite Res., 50-36 45th St., Woodside, NY, 11377 - Woodside, NY 11377, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 75%, Job Shift: Day,

HeartShare is currently seeking a Transportation Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating transportation and physically escorting our clients to appointments and other destinations. The Transportation Specialist will be responsible for organizing transports, tracking and logging specifics about transports, maintaining vehicles, providing safety training, and other travel-related duties.

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position

• Coordinates transportation including organizing and navigating travel destinations, physically escorts, and supervises clients while in transit to scheduled and emergency appointments.
• Maintains a daily roster of times, dates, destinations, transporters, and length of transport.
• Maintains notebooks – includes inspecting logs for completion and accuracy.
• Maintains security over the vehicles and keys.
• Maintain Security of the vehicle gas cards for use in the specified vehicle and will be responsible for obtaining all receipts in accordance with the policy.
• Reports vehicle needs and damage to maintenance and tracks all vehicle issues in regard to repair.
• Ensures daily cleanliness and upkeep of all vehicles – including inspecting for cleanliness, damage, proper equipment, and safe operation of the vehicle.
• Ensures vehicles are properly fueled.
• The supervision and transport of clients require prolonged periods of walking and standing and physical agility.
• May be required to run and climb flights of stairs; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• A valid driver's license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely required
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications
• Time management and organizational skills to stay on schedule
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
• Ability to travel within the 5 boroughs of NYC, Long Island, and Westchester
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be willing to do DSP job duties in an emergency if needed

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE: For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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