As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
- Supervise the daily maintenance and repair of Regional Fleet Maintenance Program to include programs for motor vehicle registrations, operational and organizational maintenance, the issue, use and inventory of vehicle emergency safety equipment, gasoline and minor maintenance cards, vehicle sales, and accident, recovery and claims.
- Assist as required with emergency situations that involve vehicle breakdowns and repairs of fleet assets. On call 24/7 for emergency purposes.
- Maintain DOT vehicle maintenance and required inspections in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and ARC directives. Assign vehicles to the Regional staff for official business trips. Assist with the scheduling of vehicle maintenance and ensure accuracy of vehicle assignment, dates and times. Coordinate fleet repairs with Regional Departments and Districts and that work is done in a timely manner. Renew vehicle insurance cards and ensure that vehicles requiring County emission tests are completed on time. Ensure that all vehicle decals and licensing remain current.
- Assist as warranted in covering blood drives during emergency situations. Ensure that Mobile Unit vehicle assignments are adequate for blood drive coverage relative to out of service units.
- Ensure the accuracy of the fleet database.
- May assist with the periodic movement of vehicles within the region.
- Assist Manager in the formulation of the Transportation Department Budget.
- Scope: Extensive knowledge of the job. Comprehensive acquaintance with both general and specific aspects of the job and the practical application to complex problems normally encountered. Contact with individuals representing other organizations or individuals of significant importance within organization.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- High School or equivalent required.
- Must meet DOT Physical Qualifications and Examinations.
- Class A-CDL with CDL-B preferred.
- Must have ability to perform DOT road-tests.
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in vehicle fleet management or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Public health or blood banking experience in a highly regulated setting preferred.
- Management Experience: N/A
- A current, valid driver's license with good driving recordis required.
- Skills & Abilities: Ability to work independently. Excellent organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication and interpretation skills. Good interpersonal skills to work with multiple levels of staff and management. General knowledge of computer programs. Must be able to periodically travel to move fleet, perform fleet inspections, or other fleet related tasks. May have on-call duties. Ability to work on a team. Minimum height of 60 inches is required to ensure the ability to safely operate a cargo van or large truck.
- Travel: Must be able to drive throughout the region.
- Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
- Physical Requirements: Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., squatting, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. At the American Red Cross, we conduct many mobile blood drives at businesses, schools and many other locations. All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive. This involves pushing carts up to 250 lbs., setting up beds and handling many totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors.
- DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition