4527 Lenox Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Job Title: Transportation Manager
Department: Transportation
Reporting to: Sr. Director Logistics/Aftermarket
Date: 08/2025
Position Status: Updated
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
The Transportation Manager is responsible for vehicle operations, drivers and the movement of donated goods through the Goodwill System. Provide a clean, safe, organized warehouse as a clearing hub for donated goods. Responsible for daily scheduling and monitoring driver’s activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Technical, Trade or Vocational School Degree or 6 years of management experience or 4 years functional experience required
Experience
Minimum of 3 years prior supervisory experience, preferably in waste, logistics, or transportation
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
CDL
Other
Knowledge of FMCSA/ DOT regulations and complianceKnowledge of proper safety practicesKnowledge of minor truck maintenanceAbility to drive and train driversAbility to organize and maintain a safe, orderly warehouseAbility to direct workflowAccountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining the highest level of service delivery.Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives.Able to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.Must be able to work flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays
Job Duties
Essential Duties
% of Time
Direct Daily activities of truck drivers Participates in daily planning of staffing levels to assure best coverage to move store inventory, salvage, As-Is and trash through Goodwill systemResponsible for training driversMeet daily requirements as routedDrive when neededTroubleshoots vehicle problemsMaintains require documentation Interviews, hires, prepare employee documentation as appropriateServes as the liaison between Goodwill Industries and clientsEnsures that staffing, revenue, budgets and financial performance are in accordance with business goals.May be required to travel to other stores on an as-needed basis.Other duties may be assigned100
Supervisory/Decision making Authority
Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? ☒ Yes ☐ No
Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: Drivers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
StandingWalkingLifting (Up to 50lbs)Carrying (Up to 50lbs)KneelingPushing/Pulling Bending/StoopingReachingTurningRepetitive MotionsMore than 2/3 of the day may require standing, using fingers, hands or feet.Preferred
HAZARDS:
Indoors/ Outdoors, hot/cold temperatures. humid, wet, dusty, dirty and possible driving hazardsProximity to moving mechanical partsSKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Respectful customer relationshipsInterpersonal relationsDelegating and DirectingPlanningCommunication skills (both oral and written)Team-orientedOrganize and prioritize informationBasic payroll/ accounting skillsSensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristicsDiversity AwarenessDrive commercial motor vehicleTyping/KeyboardWord processing softwareBasic payroll/accounting skillsPreferred