Loading Dock Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

The Transportation Lead of Events DC reports directly to the Transportation Services Management Chain of Command. The primary function of the Transportation Lead shall be to fill-in, in the absence of a Transportation Services Supervisor. This function will apply to the day-to-day street operations and dock operations. On days when the Transportation Lead is not assigned to work on the street he or she will be assigned duties on the docks. Duties may include oversight of ramps, loading and unloading of exhibition-related materials and implementation of Events DC docks policies and procedures. The Transportation Lead may be required to assist the dock supervisor in ensuring the security of loading dock operations, proper sequencing of deliveries, and effective space utilization. He/she may be asked to assume responsibility for assisting in the scheduling/coordination of deliveries to all loading docks at Events DC; that contractors perform in accordance with Events DC policies and procedures; that Events DC badges are displayed at all times on all Events DC loading docks; that fire safety procedures are utilized by contractors on the loading docks; responds to emergency calls during weekends and nights; reports all incidents/situations on the loading docks. The Transportation Lead may be required to assist in the education of contractors using loading docks; anticipates, prevents and otherwise takes appropriate action to protect against criminal activity on all docks; ensures that the "no smoking " policy is enforced, conducts regular inspections of the loading docks to ensure that the Building Services, Centerplate/NBSE and other contractors are following Events DC policy and procedures, tracks trash pulls and assists in the development of a response program in anticipation of emergencies; implements internal controls to guard against theft, waste and abuse of Center property; and supervises the inspection of permits to authorized personnel and vehicles and directs them to authorized locations.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated logistics experience, specifically in the area of vehicular deliveries and movement.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or perform in a lead role, using independent good judgment.
• Proficiency in a Windows environment with Microsoft Word, email systems and computer databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all staff, show managers, in-house and external contractors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in traffic operations to include pedestrian control, taxi lane oversight and familiarity with dock operations.

• Assist in the planning, organization and coordination of the work and schedule for all truck/vehicle deliveries to the Events DC.
• Directs street operations to include holding post, giving breaks and scheduling lunches.
• Communicates with Transportation Services Management on all local police and fire department incidents that may impede traffic to and from Events DC.
• Ensures safety on all Events DC loading docks.
• Educates contractors using loading docks.
• Anticipates, prevents and otherwise takes appropriate action to protect against criminal activity on all Events DC loading docks.
• Conducts regular inspections of the loading docks to ensure that the Building Services, Centerplate/NBSE and other contractors are in accordance with Events DC policy and procedures to include the "no smoking" policy and the Events DC policy for the proper storage of propane.
• Coordinates and tracks trash pulls for all shows.
• Assists in the development of security response program in anticipation of emergencies.
• Assists in the inspection of permits to authorized personnel and vehicles, directs them to authorized locations.
• Implements internal controls to guard against theft, waste and abuse of Center property.
• Coordinates and advises contract labor relative to Center security concerns, advisories and alerts.
• May on occasion be required to transport Executive Staff and other Events DC authorized personnel to and from a specific location.