Animal Transport Driver

3 weeks ago

Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. (Video)


Transport Driver


SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH

Investing in our staff is important to us We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role. We offer ongoing coaching, support and new learning opportunities. We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments.


PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS

  • Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay
  • Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Affordable Medical plans for employee and family
  • Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental
  • Health Savings Account and telemedicine options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting
  • Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available
  • Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services

Position Overview

  • Transport animals to and from off-site adoption locations, shelter facilities and media/adoption events by driving AHS vehicles. Transport animals to certain non-AHS locations as needed. Assist other departments in transportation needs as directed.

Essential Functions

  • Determines the movement of adoptable animals while ensuring the behavioral and medical criteria of each location and kennel is met.
  • Safely and thoughtfully handle, load, and transport dogs, cats, and critters between AHS locations, to Media/Adoption Events, or to other rescue partners. This includes adoptable animals, strays, behavioral pets, and/or animals in need of medical attention.
  • Monitor and notate changes of the medical or behavioral conditions of each animal in the shelter database.
  • Provide and maintain a sanitary environment throughout interactions with each animal, ensuring that personal protective equipment is utilized and proper sanitation protocols are followed.
  • Provide additional assistance to shelter personnel as needed, including but not limited to transportation of animals to non-AHS facilities, delivery of mail, and delivery of supplies.
  • Drive safely and ensure that animals are kept in safe and humane conditions while being transported.
  • Review vehicle and equipment and report any issues to the Placement Programs Manager.
  • Operate and maintain the Community Cats Program. This includes ensuring eligibility for program, coordinating a safe release, and documenting all steps of the process through various software applications.
  • Ensure an excellent experience every time for the animals and people of our community by responding to inquiries from the general public related to Community Cats, shelter donations, as well as internal communications regarding animal and supply transfers.
  • All Transport positions are required to drive AHS vehicles and are designated as safety sensitive.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Qualifications


Education / Certifications / Licenses:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid Arizona driver's license

Experience:

  • Must be 21 years of age
  • One year of prior work experience
  • Experience with animal handling is preferred
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Must have an acceptable driving record and ability to pass drug and background screening to be insured as an AHS driver.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Language - Able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Mathematical - Basic

Technical - Data entry and Outlook


Other:

Regular attendance and punctuality are required. All Transport positions are required to drive AHS vehicles and are designated as safety sensitive; misdemeanor and felony charges and/ or convictions, inability to pass driving background, or failure to pass drug or background screening may disqualify candidates from the position.


Work Environment / Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive vehicles, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds to a height of 4 feet. There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Typical work environment will be out of the office, driving a truck in a safe manner, working in the field.


The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check, driving background check and drug screening required.



Job Posted by ApplicantPro

  • Animal Transport Driver

    5 days ago

    Phoenix, Arizona, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and...

  • Animal Transport Driver

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that...

  • Animal Transport Driver

    2 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    **_Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. _**_Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, _**_we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation,...

  • Animal Transport Driver

    2 days ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that...

  • Animal Transport Driver

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that...

  • Animal Transport Driver

    3 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that...

  • Animal Transport Driver

    2 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and...

  • Animal Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Maricopa County Full time

    Posting Date 05/31/24 Application Deadline 06/04/24 Pay Range Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max $18.00 - $20.38 - $22.75 - $27.50 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position The Animal Care Technician provides care and safety to animals which includes grooming, feeding, exercising, and administering medications, scheduling medical...

  • Nemt Driver

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Career Driver - NON CDL Full time

    **Company Summary**: We are a distinguished Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provider based in Arizona, dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate services throughout the state. Accredited by BBB and NEMTAC, we specialize in Ambulatory, Wheelchair, and Stretcher Transportation, catering to individuals of all ages, 8 days to 108 years....

  • Regional Manager- Fuel Transportation

    2 months ago

    Phoenix, United States ALPHA TRANSPORT Full time

    Description: "At Alpha Transport, we are Fueled by our Mission of "Delivering Memories that Last a Lifetime!" **Benefits Include**: - Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - 401k Plan - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - HSA Account **Responsibilities are but not limited to**: - Determines daily route structure for each driver to maximize...

  • Animal Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Puppies 'N LoveAnimal Kingdom pet stores Full time

    **Animal Care Technician (ACT)** Puppies ‘N Love/Animal Kingdom pet stores We are looking for ACTs to work in our new Puppies N Love opening location in Paradise Valley. We are currently growing and opening our newest store! We would like someone who is flexible on training at an existing location either in Tempe, Glendale or Gilbert and then transferring...

  • Driver, Transport

    3 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Coreworks Full time

    Coreworks Coreworks is hiring immediately for full time **TRANSPORT DRIVER** **positions. - **Location**: Beatitudes Camp - 1610 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85020 - ** Schedule**: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm. More details upon interview. - ** Requirement**: Must have a valid driver's license. - **Pay...

  • Animal Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Full time

    Posting Date 05/29/24 Application Deadline 06/07/24 Pay Range Min - 1st quartile - Mid - Max $18.00 - $20.38 - $22.75 - $27.50 Job Type Unclassified Department Sheriff About the Position Your skills may be an excellent resource for the Animal Care Technician role with Maricopa County. The Animal Care Technician provides care to horses assigned...

  • Animal Diet Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States The Phoenix Zoo Full time

    **Department**: Living Collections - Nutrition Services **Supervisor**: Manager of Nutrition Services **Supervises**: None **FLSA Status**: Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt **Starting Pay Rate**: $21.88/hour **Application Submission Deadline**:4/30/2024 **General Statement**: The Animal Diet Technician is responsible for the facilitation and preparation...

  • Casual Driver

    6 days ago

    Phoenix, United States Stewart Transport Full time

    Stewart Transport has been a Valley company for over 25 years. We take pride in our drivers, staff, equipment, and success. We know what driver's need when it comes to miles, home time, and respect. We value our flexibility and open-door policy. Never be another number again. We are currently looking for **Casual Driver**. This position supports our network...

  • Director of Safety

    2 months ago

    Phoenix, United States Super T Transport Full time

    As a Head of Safety, Fleet & Compliance, you will lead the safety & compliance strategy and organization, focused on managing enterprise risk. The Head of Safety & Compliance is responsible for continuous safety performance improvement through risk identification, mitigation, and process excellence. With a small team reporting to you, you will play a...

  • Animal Care Manager in Training

    2 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Puppies 'N LoveAnimal Kingdom pet stores Full time

    **Job Overview** We are looking for an experienced, sharp, compassionate and dedicated animal lover with experience in leadership. This position requires management experience as we are looking for an Animal Care Manager to oversee the health and well-being of our puppies along with coaching and developing a staff of Animal Care Technician at our Puppies N...

  • Animal Assistance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that...

  • Animal Assistance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States Arizona Humane Society Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEvery pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that...

  • Transportation Driver for Seniors

    3 weeks ago

    Phoenix, United States The Stratford Full time

    **The Stratford Assisted Living & Memory Care** is dedicated to our mission: _Creating environments where moments of _**Joy, Independence, and Wellness**_ are the focus each and every day for our residents and employees. We are always looking for compassionate and consciences people, and currently we need a new team member in the **Transportation Driver**...