Driver Manager/Fleet Dispatcher at NEW OP Template (PR & TLM MME / HR Enterprise) - Pay Calc 2.0 in Oroville, California

Job Description:

Supervisory Responsibilities

Stay in contact and communicate with drivers.
Ensure on time delivery for shipments.
Ensure all load tickets, and paperwork is filled out correctly, turned in daily or weekly, and all documents are in order.
Maintain awareness of Drivers movements through regular communication and to manage and adapt to delays and/or issues on the road.
Coordinate changes made to operational plan (in real time) with Drivers and customers to ensure all stakeholders are aware of updates.
Manage accident coordination such as instructions for drug and alcohol testing, towing, clean-up, re-power, load coordination and reporting.
Establishes contingency plans for driver illness, breakdowns, schedule changes.
Administers all new hire training, re-training, and compliance training.
Manages or assists in matters relating to Workers Compensation, Drug & Alcohol, Employee Assistance Program, Workforce Program and Light Duty to ensure agency's compliance and employee concerns are handled in a timely manner.
Partners with the Heavy Equipment Shop Manager to coordinate all fleet repairs and driver schedules. Relay all mechanical concerns for any truck or equipment.
Conduct daily Safety meetings to ensure compliance is being met and proper PPE is available and being utilized correctly by all employees.
Conduct driver's quarterly performance reviews and safety meetings.
Must be completed in an organized manner so records can be pulled upon request.
Address and resolve drivers' personnel issues, including disciplinary actions.
Ensure a safe working environment and equipment for drivers, including, but not limited to, ensuring drivers are complying with applicable federal, state, and local safety laws and requirements.
Interview and hire Commercial Drivers in partnership with Human Resource Manager.
People's leadership skills - Experienced supervisory skills
Ability to recruit, develop and retain talent.
Comfortable with hiring and training new/current employees.
Ability to motivate teammates and handle personnel related issues.
Manage one's own time and the time of others.
Ensure drivers are properly trained and have an adequate understanding of customer and company expectations, policies, and practices.
Perform a daily accounting of all assigned trucks and drivers.
Approve timecards and requests for time off.
Prepare driver routing schedules and assignments.
Investigate all vehicle and safety incidents. Documents all incidents to identify root cause.
Document and deliver all coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews.
Coaches on GPS Safety Results

Essential functions

Address any safety violations or other deficiencies.
Monitor driver activity throughout the day to ensure deliveries are completed, productivity and safety measures are achieved, and any and all issues are resolved before the end of the day.
Maintain and create a safety-driven culture for all company vehicles and drivers through different internal investigations and meetings to determine root causes of any transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
Extensive knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
Ability to manage multiple projects and attend to detail.
Breakdown and accident management.
Monitor all transportation activities to ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance for all Drivers and Vehicles (Hours of Service, and GVWR)
Works with Human Resources Compliance Staff to maintain all Driver Qualification Files, Medical & License Expirations, etc.
Manage multi-site activities including performance, safety, compliance in accordance with company goals and DOT regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform routine safety checks on the equipment (seat belt, fire extinguisher, lights, etc.) to ensure equipment is working properly and safely.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the public effectively.
Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
Able to comply with all company policies and procedures.
Ability to travel and work overtime when required.
Must have a strong work ethic.
Other duties as assigned.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
Detail oriented.
Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to logging and project sites.
Thorough understanding of forestry log hauling practices.
Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Competencies

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback' contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; reacts well under pressure; approaches others in a tactful manner; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate respect and consideration to others regardless of status or position.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Work Environment

All work is performed outside in all types of various weather (i.e. heat, cold, wind, sun and inclement weather, etc.)
Exposure to all types of terrain.
Exposure to all elements of nature on a regular basis.
Exposure to loud noise.
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc.

Required education and experience

Experience working with Payroll and attendance systems.
Strong PC skills including MS Office, Word, and Excel.
2-5 years' experience in supervision role and responsibility.

Preferred education and experience

High School education or equivalent (Preferred)
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
Forestry: 1 year (Preferred)
Log Hauling: 1 year (Preferred)
Commercial Driver: 5 years (Preferred)
Mechanical Knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)

Additional eligibility requirements:

Must have a valid commercial Class A driver's license.
Clean Driving Record: 5 years (Required).
Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen.

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.