Fleet Coordinator

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

The ideal candidate must reside within 50 miles of Creve Coeur, MO. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

Provide customer service for Regional Fleet Management. Assist with the management of fleet operation for the Region. Manage the Regional Fleet Programs for motor vehicle registrations, operational and organizational maintenance, vehicle emergency safety equipment, issue, use, and inventory. Accountable for ARC gasoline and minor maintenance cards, enforcement of authorized use of ARC vehicle, vehicle sales, accident, recovery and claims, and formulation and compliance of fleet budgets. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

1: 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.
2: Assist as required with emergency situations that involve vehicle breakdowns and repairs of fleet assets. On call 24/7 for emergency purposes.
3: 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.
4: 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.
5: Ensure the accuracy of the fleet database.
6: May assist with the periodic movement of vehicles within the region.
7: Assist Manager in the formulation of the Transportation Department Budget.
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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.

PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $26.00-$27.52 an hour.

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 record isrequired.
• 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.

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.

* 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).

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Strong administrative background with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with external vendors and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience with fleet administration.
• Experience with Power BI is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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