Driver

About the role

The Fleet / Supply Chain Delivery Driver reports and takes direction from the Fleet / Supply Chain manager. Primary duties for the Fleet / Supply Chain Delivery Driver are to Deliver Supplies and equipment to sites where we are working. The Driver will be able to carry 50lbs and load / unload supplies from truck to clinic as required. Our delivery drivers must be able to drive for 11 hours (maximum drive time) when required then load or unload the truck. All drivers will fill out a Pre-trip check sheet and record the supplies being delivered on a tracking load sheet. All vehicles are GPS monitored and each driver is expected to drive within the speed limits set forth by local law. Drivers are expected to perform journey management with each trip, checking in every 2 hours with the Fleet / Supply Chain on call person.  Drivers will let the manager know of any inventory discrepancies or equipment issues at the time they are known. This is a PRN role.

Key responsibilities

• Have a valid class D driver license.
• Have experience driving in all weather conditions. Snow, Rain, Fog, and Sunshine.
• Have experience driving trucks up to 3500 series. (1 Ton)
• Deliver Supplies and equipment to sites.
• Fill out journey management pre-trip check sheets.
• Drive vehicles within the local speed limit laws.
• Track each load by filling out load sheets as required.
• Report to the Manager or on call person every 2 hours on each trip.
• Take care to not damage any vehicles that are in the care of the driver.
• Wash and fuel up vehicles when returning to the Baton Rouge office. 
• Communicate with the Fleet / SC Manager any damages noted on vehicles being driven

About you

•    The person who holds this position will be required to not only work within a team, but is responsible for establishing and nurturing a team environment that facilitates smooth project delivery.

•    The ability to solve problems and make concise and informed decisions is essential.

•    A collaborative and confident personality will assist in facilitating your ability to interact with all key personnel thereby ensuring the effective delivery of contract requirements.

Required Skills and Knowledge 
•    Excellent Problem solving skills
•    Sense of urgency in the work performed
•    Mechanically Inclined
•    Basic Automotive knowledge 
•    Able to stay motivated and work alone
•    Ability to satisfy the clients in providing a good delivery service and in continuously improving it
•    Positive influence on other team members and stakeholders even under stressful circumstances
•    Advocator of proper Fleet / Supply Chain and Quality Management practices
•    Ability to make proper judgement and hedge risks
•    Previous experience and demonstrated understanding of the logistics surrounding remote sites deployment.
•    Relevant experience in customer service.

Required Competencies 
•    Good communicator.
•    Must enjoy being a mentor.
•    Even tempered and patient.
•    Cultural sensitivity.
•    Team player.

Required Work Experience 
•    Previous experience and demonstrated understanding of the logistics surrounding remote sites deployment.
•    Relevant experience in customer service.
•    Mechanically Inclined 
•    Experience in driving in all weather conditions. 

Required Languages
•    English is essential 

Benefits