Fleet Assistant

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight of all vehicles and non-motorized delivery equipment around the Warehouses (80 and Auxiliary) including trucks, tractors, vans, chassis, trailers, demountable equipment and boxes as well, the role develops, implementation plans ensuring that performance targets are achieved and priorities are fully aligned with Baer?s Furniture strategies.

Pay: $25 per hour

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for continual (daily) support the fleet keep on optimal operation conditions completing a DAILY PRE-TRIPS (DVR, Tires check, etc.) to Tractors and trailers and all service vehicles, as needed
• Run parts pick up and drop off, to dealership or shops to help solve mechanical problems ?as needed?
• Help with mechanical issues to solve day-to-day operational short and long term such as PM?s (Preventative Maintenance) driving vehicles to the shop or brining vehicles (Tractors, Trucks, Vans, etc) back to the warehouse, CDL requirement must be met
• Requires travel on a ?as needed? basis to other Baer?s stores throughout the State of Florida and to aid all mechanical help
• Ensure capacity levels with delivery units remain sufficient to meet and exceed delivery demand
• Manage and address equipment damages, and report it to Fleet Manager
• Monitor equipment to ensure it is in optimal operational conditions including installing equipment ?as needed?
• Ensure Baer?s targets and exceed working DOT safety ratings
• Responsible for working with delivery management to ensure good working order of delivery equipment including: pups, demountables, chassis, trucks, and tractors
• Establish and maintain a daily routine of the previous workday and plan for the following day (Follow-up with Fleet department)
• Occasionally and as needed will need to enter information on a spreadsheet regarding repairs such as, PMs
• Ensure all pre/post trip reports are reviewed and addressed within 24 hours of receipt and follow up with Fleet Manager
• Resolve any issues or problems that may arise in the warehouses (00 or 80), such as changing bulbs, installing small lights, replacing pin/leg on the demountable concept boxes, damages, shortages, or errors
• Must maintain strong working relationship to Baer?s benefit with all mechanical and 3PL (third-party logistics) companies communicating faults codes or mechanical issues of the vehicle to ensure proper repairs
• Assist with disposal of mechanical equipment or going to disposal sites
• Back up to the YARD JOCKEY on essential assignments to cover for vacations or sick time, if CDL requirements are meet ?when or as needed?
• Help the Shuttle Driver position on essential assignments to cover for vacations or sick time ?when or as needed? basic inventory training will be provided

Job Requirements

• Certification CDL operation is required
• Proficiency of warehouse operations, best practices
• Position operates on retail schedule which includes indefinite end times, weekends, holidays, based on business needs. Due to high volume during peak season warehouse employees are expected to work a 6-day work week
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computers is a plus to help Fleet Management
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.