Red Cross Disaster - Logistics Transportation Service Associate Trainee

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The purpose of the logistics transportation activity is to maintain, inventory and service Red Cross owned vehicles and track all vehicles used on a disaster relief operation. The role of the transportation service associate is to complete assigned tasks successfully. Tasks are associated with the key responsibilities below.

Responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to:

• Register and track vehicles used on the DRO electronically.
• Obtain and/or deliver rental vehicles (vans, box trucks, etc.) as requested to DRO work sites and return to rental vendor.
• Courier and deliver/pick up supplies, mail, etc. between DRO work sites.

Time Commitment:

• Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.
• Beyond Regional responses: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation

Qualifications:

• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
• Ability to receive and follow directions, work independently and with a team.
• Computer skills desirable-spreadsheet, excel
• Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
• Ability to assist other activities in the delivery and return of vehicles and with mail procedures and processes.
• Ability to implement Transportation Management Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.
• Ability to inspect and operate vehicles and to separate and deliver packages.
• Ability to work with Mass Care on the tracking of ERVs.

Is able to:

• Sit for 2- hour periods
• Spend hours writing, reading small print or working on the computer
• Speak clearly on phone and in person
• Climb two or more flights of stairs
• Drive in day time and at night