JOB SUMMARY

Provide animal transportation services and basic, routine maintenance on HRA vehicles. Assist Intake to Placement Programs Manager with coordination of all aspects of internal and external transport of animals. This position is based out of the Oglethorpe Street location but includes travel to and responsibilities at other locations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Drive animals between HRA locations, to/from veterinary partners, and to/from external transport partners, including long-distance drives across state lines.
Maintain awareness of the health and well-being of each animal being transported. Immediately react to animals in distress or urgent need of attention, providing care as much as possible, safe, and appropriate, and seeking emergency assistance when needed.
Follow HRA standard operating procedures when loading, transporting, and unloading animals.
Clean and disinfect transport crates and vehicles after each use by an animal, per HRA standard operating procedures.
Ensure that necessary paperwork is transported with animals.
Load and unload animals in carriers, crates, and traps, and on leash.
Perform deliveries and pick-ups of supplies and materials as needed.

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Maintain ¾ tank of gas in every vehicle.
Ensure cleanliness of vehicles, by washing (interior and exterior) as necessary after every animal transport. Ensure readiness for immediate use.
Inspect vehicles before and after transport for damage and/or maintenance issues. Report all maintenance issues per HRA SOP.
Make vehicle maintenance appointments as needed.
Address any inspection and registration notices and any recall and take the vehicles for inspection.
Coordinate with the Animal Care Director when vehicles must be out of service for maintenance or repairs in order to ensure the least disruption to programmatic activities.

Administrative Support

Manage expenses related to vehicle maintenance and other department purchases. Complete and submit credit card reconciliation report(s) as required.

Additional Support

Comply with all applicable safety rules and procedures.
Respond to email, text and phone communications throughout the workday, ensuring timeliness.
Always represent HRA in a professional and courteous manner. Provide quality service to the public, volunteers, and employees recognizing their individual contributions to the success of the organization.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Basic knowledge of routine vehicle maintenance needs.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Ability to drive a variety of HRA vehicles safely.
Basic animal handling skills or enthusiasm to learn.
Willingness and ability to handle dogs, cats and other species with or without assistance.
Ability to routinely work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Basic understanding of animal care needs or enthusiasm to learn; ability to assess urgent and changing needs of animals in transport.
Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office programs, email, database management software, PetPoint, and other programs used to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
Ability to be flexible, detail-oriented and prioritize tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, colleagues and the community.
Ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with a variety of individuals representing the public, board members, volunteers, donors, and employees.
Passion for the Humane Rescue Alliance mission, for caring for all animals regardless of age, breed, temperament, or species, and supporting and educating members of the public, free of judgment or bias.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Regularly moves about all locations to coordinate work.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50+ pounds assisted.
Ability to be comfortable working with cats, dogs, small animals, reptiles, fish, and wildlife.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, standing, squatting, and bending.
Ability to safely manage exposure to chemicals, dust, dirt, water, stacked material, varying temperatures, and electrical equipment.
Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Animal handling experience preferred; willingness and ability to obtain proficiency with basic handling required.

The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental and select offerings for pets. Additional information may be provided upon request.

Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A salary premium may be offered for multilingual candidates who demonstrate proficiency in written and oral testing.

HRA is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them.

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