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.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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.

Essential Skills and Experience:

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.

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Engenders trust

Physical demands and work environment:

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.

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Shift:

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person