Transportation Officer; Yakima, WA

Benefits Information

Vacation Time:

• 80 Hours
  - One (1) year but less than five (5) years
• 120 Hours
  - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• 160 Hours
  - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years
• 200 Hours
  - Fifteen (15) years and above

Sick Time:

• Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts
• Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Training
• Farmers Auto Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Legal Shield services
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Norton Life Lock benefits
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Summary

This position is responsible for securely transporting detainees between destinations and ensuring that the vehicles used for transportation activities are safe and properly maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections of all vehicles operated. Provide written Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) at the end of each trip or shift and ensure that all potential safety defects are reported to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Ensure that all permits and licenses are in order before beginning a trip. Notify the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
• Ensure that vehicles have the necessary safety equipment before initiating a trip. Notify the Transportation Manager if there are problems before initiating a trip.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and reports accurately and thoroughly. Ensure that all reports are turned in to the facility according to described policies and procedures.
• Ensure that detainees are properly secured prior to leaving a facility and while in a vehicle. Ensure that all paperwork is obtained and completely accurate and thorough when obtaining detainees at a facility and delivering them to their appropriate destinations.
• Ensure that all safety measures are followed at all times while transporting detainees, including but not limited to all applicable federal, state, municipal, and organizational laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Immediately contact safety authorizations and facility management in the event of an accident. Provide detailed information, both verbally and written, to requesting authorities.
• Deliver vehicles for servicing and pick them up when ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent…