Leader, Van

Position Summary

The Van Lead is responsible for managing the employees that transport the vehicles from one location to the other in the van that they are assigned to. Primary goals are to ensure that the requirements of our customer requirements are met.

The Van Leads report to the Yard Manager and / or Group Leader and has direct responsibility to ensure that all rules are complied with.

• Know the inspection process and train team on standardized inspections process.
• Know how to use equipment (scanners/computer/etc.)
• Fill out necessary paperwork on a daily basis
• Understand the Rules of the Road and conduct safety meetings daily
• Manage a staff of Driver/ Porters
• Coordinate breaks to ensure high productivity
• Follow Management direction on the best route for moving vehicles in a safe manner.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Training:
  Computer training helpful, but not necessary.
• Skills:
  
  Verbal and written communications skills, Intermediate computer skills, Have a valid Operators Permit
• Experience:
  
  Experience in vehicle movement field, Experience with leadership.

• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Engenders trust

The physical and mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

On The Job The Employee Must Have natural or corrected eyesight capable of conducting inspections in varying levels of light. Have normal range of hearing, or corrected hearing, to be able to respond to normal workplace sounds including approaching vehicles.

Be able to conduct the following activities for the duration listed at minimum:
Stand - Constantly, Walk - Constantly, Sit - Frequently, Push/Pull - Occasionally, Twist (waist) - Frequently, Twist (neck) - Frequently, Crawl - Occasionally, Climb (work at heights) - Occasionally, Kneel - Occasionally, Bend - Occasionally, Squat - Occasionally, Repetitive Motion - Constantly, Reach above shoulder level - Occasionally, Reach below shoulder level - Occasionally, Keyboarding/ Mouse (scanners) - Occasionally, Fine manipulation- finger movement - Occasionally, Simple grasping - Occasionally.

Must Carry/lift Loads Of Light (up to 25lbs.) - Occasionally, Moderate (25 - 50lbs.) - Never, Heavy (over 50lbs.) - Never.

Mental:
On the job the employee must be able to perform these functions on a daily basis:
Read and comprehend written word, Write, Perform calculations, Communicate orally, Reason and analyze, Comprehend directions/instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL:
On The Job The Employee May be exposed to excessive noise depending on job location and operations in progress, May be around moving machinery and equipment on a daily basis, Depending on work location, may be exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, May be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, chemicals depending on the work location, Required to drive motorized equipment, Potentially walks on uneven ground.

VASCOR Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.