Transportation Manager

Date:  Jun 9, 2026
Location: 

Kansas City, MO, US, 64137

Company:  MERS Goodwill

Required Travel: 50% 
Position Type: Hourly Full-Time  
Hourly Rate: [[payRate]]
Bonus Potential: [[custBonusPay]] 

 

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Transportation Manager to join our Transportation - Kansas City team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

 

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

 

Qualifications

Must have 3-5 years Tractor Trailer driving experience.  Valid MO or IL Driver's License and CDL.  Must be DOT certified. Must maintain personal auto insurance.  Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.  Ability to operate a truck per motor vehicle operator's manual in MO and IL.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Supervise Transportation.
  • Ensures there is sufficient staff to support retail transportation needs and provide services to retail stores as needed.
  • Maintain a system to provide transportation and collection of goods to and from agency.
  • Helps to coordinate, and monitor Retail's donated goods, transportation, and salvage.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.
  • Provides and maintains services in a cost-effective manner.
  • Ensures budgetary constraints are maintained.
  • Registers, obtaining inspection(s) and licensing of transportation operated vehicles in compliance with state regulations and guidelines.
  • Obtains maintenance and repair of all transportation operated MERS/MGI vehicles, owned, or leased.
  • Must read, follow, and model all MERS/Goodwill policies and Goodwill Retail procedures.
  • Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate information for the DOT, Internal Revenue Service, and other assigned reporting requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Immediate date of hire individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
  • Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
  • Employee store discount
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Career Growth Opportunities

 

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer.  MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.


MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.


Nearest Major Market: Kansas City