Assistant Branch Manager CDL

Spee-Dee Delivery Service; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan

Quarterly Bonuses

Job summary

Spee Dee Delivery Service is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support daily branch operations and lead drivers in their day-to-day activities, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient operations. You will collaborate with branch leadership to manage routes, monitor safety compliance, and drive performance improvements while representing the company professionally.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with starting wages of $26.00–$30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience and ability to motivate a high-performing team.
• Solid management and organizational capabilities to oversee daily branch operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, local and company safety policies.
• Proven ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support daily branch operations and lead drivers to ensure timely, safe deliveries.
• Complete routes for absent employees and assist with morning duties.
• Track and update daily department reports and monitor safety compliance.
• Oversee freight flow, route performance, and escalate issues to leadership when needed.
• Suggest and implement improvements to productivity, equipment, work methods, and customer service.
• Participate in weekly operational meetings and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Team leadership

Management skills

Communication skills

Safety policy knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics or Operations Management

Tools

CDL Class A license

Job description

Company Overview

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded throughout the Midwest.

Job Summary

The Assistant Branch Manager will support daily branch operations and lead drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations.

Hours and Wages

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM Start


• May be expected to cover variable shifts based on business needs


• Voluntary OT on weekends (as needed)


• Paid OT at time and a half after 40 hours per week


• Starting wage: $26.00-30.00 per hour, based on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside branch leadership to support daily operations ensuring all day-to-day operations are completed


• Complete routes for employees who are absent


• Assist with daily morning duties such as sorting freight, loading trucks and other duties as needed


• Help track and update daily department reports


• Assist with monitoring compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies


• Monitor freight flow and route performance; elevate issues or irregularities to leadership


• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service


• Participate weekly operational meetings


• Provide feedback to management regarding performance evaluations, attendance or safety concerns


• Assist in training and onboarding of new staff


• Travel may be required


• Perform other required duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build, motivate, and lead a high performing team


• Excellent management skills


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company safety policies


• Strong organizational and project management skills, including meeting deadlines and achieving results

Education and Experience

• At least 21 years of age


• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics or Operations Management or related field preferred


• Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete company paid CDL training program within 90 days of employment


• 1+ years of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam


• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds


• Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affirmitive Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.