Route Supervisor

Position Title: Route Supervisor

Status: Temp to Hire

Location: Long Island City , Manhattan, East Harlem and Yorkville (Pick up of food/supplies every morning will be in LIC. Delivery route will be in Manhattan)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am 3:00 pm, 35 hours per week

Pay: $23/hr

Job Summary

Non-profit, multi-service organization seeks punctual Route Supervisors who play a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of meals to homebound seniors. This position supervises delivery teams, oversees vehicle maintenance, coordinates routes, and ensures compliance with organizational and safety standards. Experience working with other delivery companies in a similar program is ideal.

Essential functions:

• Supervise teams during the pick-up and delivery of meals to homebound seniors
• Manage operations by monitoring GPS to track routes, ensure timely deliveries, and address any route deviations
• Provide route support by picking up and dropping off delivery staff in the absence of the designated driver
• Assist in planning and scheduling meal delivery routes to optimize time and distance.
• Attend all required staff trainings and meet
• Observe client and their surrounding area; report concerns as needed
• Review and verify that vehicle documentation, including inspection records, registration, and insurance, is current and properly maintained
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and report any operational or structural issues immediately.
• Keeps vehicles clean and in good operating condition, assist with the oversight of maintenance of vehicle
• Reviews vehicle documentation to ensure inspections, registration and insurance information is up-to-date
• Maintains accurate daily log of meal deliveries and contributions collected
• Assists in scheduling meal deliveries to minimize time and distance between delivery
• Keeps daily gasoline and mileage records
• Picks-up and returns vehicles to garage or parking place daily

Minimum Qualifications :

• Highly Punctual
• Personable. Able to work independently and in a group setting
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse teams
• High School Diploma is preferred
• A valid NYS Driver's License with a clean driving record
• 2 or more years of driving experience in NYC or high traffic areas
• Previous experience in transportation, delivery coordination, or team supervision preferred
• Training in logistics or transportation is a plus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to lift to 50 pounds
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Demonstrated sensitivity to an aging population
• Commitment to serving older adults and ensuring timely meal delivery
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Able to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day
• Work may include exposure to varying weather conditions during travel
• Flexible availability, including potential early morning shift

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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.