Transportation Supervisor

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor

Salary & Dates: $5,485. Dates for this position are May 21 – August 8

Job Responsibilities

Safety and Risk Management are the top priorities in this job. 

• Supervise team of drivers.

• Role model appropriate Driver behavior at all times.

• Ensure that all Tawonga transportation policies are being followed by all drivers.

• Co-lead driver training for all summer staff who may drive Tawonga vehicles.

• Report any concerns about driver performance or safety to your supervisor immediately.

• Schedule all vehicles and drivers for camper transportation and other transportation needs and communicate the schedule to all parties involved.

  • Collaborate with Backpacking Supervisors to create a schedule. Be in constant communication to keep the schedule updated and posted. 

  • Do not schedule anyone who has had an evening drive (after dinner) for an early morning drive (before breakfast departure) the following day without approval.

  • Coordinate regular, emergency and as needed drives including trips to pick up wilderness permits, shopping, recycling, mail, etc. 

  • Consolidate trips when possible, i.e. Sonora Run can drop off recycling in Big Oak Flat on the way, and when picking up a backpacking trip in Yosemite, recycling can be dropped off at Mather on the way. 

• Recycling: Facilitate camp’s recycling efforts. Work with Maintenance Supervisors to teach recycling, and make sure recycling is sorted and dropped off to Mather/Big Oak Flat/Sonora.

• Coordinate Driver on Duty - DOD (make sure whoever is on shift as DOD knows they are the DOD and understands the expectations).

• Attend 5 o’clock meetings as needed to get additional drivers.

• Lead daily Driver pre-trip meetings. Attend backpacking destination pre-trip meetings

• Observe Drivers directly and elicit feedback on Driver performance and safety from staff passengers (i.e. Co-pilots, Counselors on backpacking trips). 

• Have a casual check-in with each Driver daily and an official check-in with each Driver weekly to exchange feedback. Provide written evaluations halfway through the summer and at the end of the summer to evaluate job performance of all Drivers.

• Ensure that anyone who will be driving a Camp Tawonga vehicle:

  • Is safe to drive

  • Knows where they are going (including park entry locations and trailhead locations)

  • Knows what time they are expected to depart/arrive/return

  • Knows what to do with vehicle and keys when they return

  • Knows what to do in case of an emergency

  • Has a co-pilot if possible

  • Completes required paperwork

  • Daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections

• Organize and upload/submit all receipts and oversee Drivers in uploading receipts

• Vehicle damage reports, when needed

• Be aware of changing road conditions, road closures, construction, and detours and communicate this information to drivers. 

• Distribute vehicle keys to Drivers.

• Inspect vehicles upon delivery to camp and complete Vehicle Delivery Reports.

• Take pride in vehicles, maintaining cleanliness and addressing any problems immediately.

• Submit VINs to AM Skier & receive certificates of insurance, place in all vehicles

• Inspect vehicles weekly, noting:

  • Condition of vehicles, any damage

  • Oil levels, tire pressure

  • Appropriate signage

  • Emergency equipment is present (triangles, first aid kit, sanitation supplies)

  • Required paperwork is being completed

  • Document these inspections

• Submit mileage reports to Enterprise as requested

• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and inspected for damage before being returned to Enterprise

• Coordinate maintenance of all vehicles. Gas vehicles as necessary.

• Drive to drop-off and pick-up locations (backpacking trips and day trips), errands, Ruach Ride (bus duty) and emergencies, camper car camping trips (including spending the night, supporting the trip as requested by the Wilderness Leader).

• Respond to any vehicular breakdowns and emergency situations appropriately

• Assist with Gate, Phones and Radio Coverage, mail sorting, and other office functions

• Get adequate rest in order to drive safely. If you are not safe to drive, tell your supervisor who will assist you in finding a substitute.

Salary : $5,485