Driver Manager

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Company/Entity Name: CalArk International, Inc.

Job Code: CAI-003

Location: Little Rock, AR

Department: Operations

Job Type: Full-Time/Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Salary Range: $18 to $20/hour (based on experience)

Position Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00PM to 05:30AM.

Job Overview:

The Driver Manager is responsible for supporting and providing management of drivers completing nightly routes, aiding area mangers, and effectively communicating with customers.

This is a 100% on-site (non-remote) position in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Limited travel may occasionally be necessary for this position.

Essential Functions:

· Complies with all procedures outlined in CalArk’s Policy Manuals, Department Standard Operating Procedures, FMCSA Regulations, DOT and OSHA requirements.

· Manages a fleet of approximately 50 drivers while under dispatch, monitors drivers’ performance on route, ensuring delivery windows are met within customer requirements.

· Maintains a record all route exceptions during the driver’s route and communicates exceptions to customer and area management.

· Validates correct driver and equipment has been assigned to routes.

· Assist drivers on route when complications arise at delivery locations.

· Ensures all equipment issues are relayed to maintenance.

· Effectively Communicates exceptions or delays with customers and leadership.

· Verify all customer requests are completed by drivers.

· Develops freight recovery plans as required.

· Takes steps to ensure workplace conditions comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

· Works closely with the Safety Department, completes all request in a timely manner & ensures all needed events are unchanneled.

· Willing and able to learn more about the scope of the Warehouse Operations Department.

· Frequently provides updates of all potential or active breakdowns, accidents, & delivery issues to Operations Supervisor throughout the shift.

· Provide support to customers as need.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

· Working safely is a top Company business objective. Each employee must comply with the safety policies and rules established by the Company or by federal, state, and local occupational health and safety laws.

· Regular and reliable physical attendance.

· Exemplary communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization, as well as external vendors, and other business contacts.

· Proficiently able to exchange information both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to read materials and identify relevant details, judge accuracy, and appropriateness.

· Demonstrates and promotes a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the company.

· Continually looks for ways to improve Company processes.

· Effectively assists and serves our employees.

· Continually strives to improve personal performance.

· Takes an active role in seeking training or other opportunities for growth and development.

· Maintains and protects confidential personnel and/or corporate information.

· Refrains from gossiping or other unprofessional conduct.

· Possesses excellent problem-solving skills; ability to easily analyze, observe, and prioritize.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Capability to switch between multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

· Complete daily tasks and projects unassisted or with minimal supervision.

· May be required to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

· Works in accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.

· Constantly works vigilantly and safely.

· Effectively operates standard office equipment e.g., computer (software programs and email), telephone systems, calculators, and copiers.

· Proficiently utilizes computer skills with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

· Must be able quickly learn and comprehend new software that may be used daily.

· Ability to work overnight is a must.

· Will contact Operations Supervisor before departing at the end of shift.

Qualifications

· High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.

· One-year previous experience in transportation and compliance and safety practices is preferred but not required.

· A working knowledge of the FMCSA Regulations is recommended but not required.

· Experience with AS400, Omnitracs Road Net Anywhere, Omnitracs Services Portal is preferred but not required.

· Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Benefits:

· Competitive pay.

· CalArk pays a portion of the employee’s health insurance.

· CalArk offers additional Voluntary Benefits including dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer, accident, and life insurance.

· Six (6) paid holidays per year.

· Accrued PTO (Paid Time Off) after the first full month of employment.

· 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The information contained in this Job Description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

CalArk is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic or factor protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Transportation: 1 year (Preferred)
• AS400: 1 year (Preferred)
• Omnitracs: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person