Fleet Management Trainee

Operations Management Trainee

Learn to be a successful Driver Manager at an established company that offers excellent benefits, a casual work environment, and the opportunity to advance your career.

The Fleet Management department is responsible for managing all inbound and outbound activities for a fleet of drivers in a manner that is safe, productive, and timely. This position is at the center of an unpredictable, deadline-driven environment and requires individuals who are capable of making appropriate decisions in real time.

The role | An Operations Management Trainee is responsible for

  • Learning the business from the ground up through our hands-on training program that includes exposure to driver and equipment management, customer service, and transportation logistics.
  • Maintaining a high level of engagement and cultivating positive working relationships with your fleet of assigned drivers.
  • Reviewing scheduled pick-up and delivery appointments daily.
  • Confirming that each driver is fully informed of all customer and company expectations on every load at the point of dispatch.
  • Coordinating drivers’ scheduled home time, downtime, current status, and predicted time available.
  • Addressing safety non-conformance and violations/incidents.
  • Escalate matters impacting on-time delivery to appropriate departments as they occur.

Candidates should expect to spend the majority of their day making/receiving calls.

The requirements | This will be a perfect fit for you if…

  • You are self-motivated with a desire to learn about the growing transportation industry.
  • You are highly adaptable with strong multi-tasking ability.
  • You can type at least 40-45 wpm.
  • You are computer proficient and able to navigate between multiple programs.
  • You have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The details | What are the hours, pay, and location?

  • The trainee position is full-time working Monday-Friday, daytime or Night hours. After the training period, you are assigned one of the following shifts:

– Day Shifts – 5 day work week, including every 3rd weekend

  • Monday through Friday, 5:00am-2:30pm / 7:00am-4:30pm / 8:30am-6:00pm

– Night Shift – 5 night work week, including every 3rd weekend

  • Sunday through Thursday, 5:00pm-1:00am / 9:00pm-5:00am

Pay changes as follows:

  • Operations Management Trainee – $18.50 per hour

  • After the initial training period, Driver Managers are paid salary plus additional incentives based on driver safety and performance.

The perks | What’s in it for you?

  • A casual-dress, smoke-free work environment
  • Health, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and additional time each anniversary
  • Discounted gym memberships, mobile phone services, tires

The next step | Does this sound like a match for you?

  • Apply now by submitting your resume or visit https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/TRA1027TRANT/ to apply directly. A member of our recruiting team will review your resume and reach out to schedule a phone screen if your qualifications match our requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Category
Administration and Office
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 18.50 per hour
Country
United States
City
Olathe
Career Level
unspecified
Company
TransAm Trucking
JOB SOURCE
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/TRA1027TRANT/JobBoard/dbad048c-78e7-488e-8f7d-7dc3d4ca59f1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=363432b4-ae15-45cc-b227-7a0e6d377f1e