Transportation Lead - Cdl

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At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we're here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you're interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™. JOB SUMMARY The Transportation Lead assists in organizing daily deliveries and pick-ups for delivery employees according to geographic area and availability of delivery employees. The anticipated salary range for this position is $27.43 - $29.33 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Schedules and organizes daily deliveries and pick-ups for delivery employees according to geographic area and availability of delivery employees. Schedules additional deliveries as patient and referral requests are received. Responds to emergency delivery calls on a regular and on-call basis. Ensures delivery staff assembles and departs location within required time frame. Prepares performance appraisals and makes recommendations on selection, promotion, merit increases and employee discipline. Participates in developmental tasks designed to build supervisory skills. May occasionally perform supervisor's responsibilities if there is a temporary shortage of department supervision. Delivers and picks up equipment from homecare patients. Sets up equipment and instructs patients on the basic use of equipment. Assists patients in solving problems regarding equipment use. Ensures staff compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including providing documents for the driver qualification file and abiding by hours of service, daily log, hazardous materials (placarding, training and shipping papers) and vehicle inspection and maintenance regulations. Maintains daily vehicle maintenance logs and delivery employee incident reports. Ensures trucks are in proper working condition. Ensures preventative maintenance on trucks is performed on a timely basis. Ensures delivery employees load trucks properly within required timeframe. Assists delivery employees with special orders and equipment. May assist delivery employees with the loading of trucks when necessary. Maintains accurate files containing purchase orders of equipment and medical supplies. Compiles data on delivery productivity, such as number of stops made and number of miles driven. Assigns, directs work, and coaches staff. Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required. At least five years' related experience is required. Minimum of three years driving history required. Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of hire. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations Must possess a commercial driver's license with hazardous materials, cargo tank and air brake endorsements. Must meet job-related requirements to comply with D.O.T., F.D.A. and JCAHO regulations SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Computer Skills Computer savvy with: MS Excel, MS Office and MS Project required. Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal) Mathematical Skills College level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently required to stand and lift objects from 1" to 36" high and may need to lift items ranging from 10 to 160 pounds, utilizing company provided safety equipment or by following designated safety procedures and carry objects for distances ranging from 1 ft -350 ft, including travel up and down stairs or in elevators. This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to moderate noise. TRAVEL Occasional travel as required.