Lead Driver

Wilkes Barre, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

LIFE Geisinger Wilkes-Barre

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Job Summary:

Team Lead supervises transportation staff the daily activities driver schedules workload balancing route management adherence to delivery schedules fleet preventative maintenance schedules and rentals of vehicles during vehicle downtime. Assists in the development of more efficient and streamlined transportation practices for organization supporting the system efforts to provide quality patient care and patient.

Job Duties:

Completes human resource management of assigned transportation staff including hiring annual performance appraisals competency assessments disciplinary actions and educational monitoring.
Schedules and coordinates the route assignments of transportation staff and fleet in accordance with management standards
Leads and evaluates all transportation with end-users to ensure continuous customer satisfaction.
Leads effort to ensure total adherence to all Federal and State statutes regarding operation including Joint Commission DOH Board of Pharmacy DOT FDA and OSHA as needed.
Ensures new employee orientation and training is completed for all departments in the development implementation and annual review of all departmental policies and procedures.
Create implement and revise specific schedules and operational tasks to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
Inspect all fleet vehicles on a weekly basis to ensure high standards of cleanliness safety and security are maintained. Establish and maintains standards of maintenance and preventative maintenance for all responsible vehicles.
Leads compliance effort of all safety regulations relative to DOT drivers records schedule DOT physicals and renewal appointments.
Respond to and investigate accidents involving fleet vehicles driven by employees submit the proper paperwork to Corporate Insurance.
Participates in employee relations activities and actively participates in resolving employee problems. Facilitates appropriate recognition of staff performance to maintain a positive work environment.
Assists with the development and maintenance of disaster/contingency plans.
Fulfills and meets all expectations associated with the duties of a Transportation Specialist ensuring reliable and effective coverage whenever needed
Work is typically performed in a vehicle and office setting Requires the ability multitask and to lift at least70 sitting and driving a vehicle for an extended period. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

Benefit Highlights:

Full benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance parental leave pay military leave pay and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care; Access free legal guidance mental health visits work-life support digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance identity theft protection universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Valid Drivers License - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication Mentoring Skills Office Administration

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Location:LIFE Geisinger Wilkes-BarreShift:Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Worker Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob Summary:Team Lead supervises transportation staff the daily activities driver schedules workload balancing route management adherence to delivery schedules flee...