Fleet Operations Manager Trainee

J.B. Hunt; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Ridgefield, WA seeks a Manager Trainee to learn management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, on-time freight movement. You will train to ensure DOT compliance and manage driver performance and relations.

You will gain exposure to payroll, budgeting, and reporting, supporting internal and external customers and coordinating with maintenance for safe operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with up to 4 years of education, experience, and training and/or pursuing a degree with up to 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed; willingness to travel to events.
• Bachelor’s plus 1 year of or equivalent education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Learn to build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and carriers.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on projects to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Learn to train drivers and staff on internal and customer systems.
• Develop efficiency in fleet operations, KPI measurement, and customer reporting.
• Gain knowledge of inventory, assets, and driver assignment to balance equipment.
• Perform payroll, budget management, and invoicing duties as needed.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Adaptability

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's in Transportation Logistics

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Job description

J.B. Hunt in Ridgefield, WA seeks a Manager Trainee to learn management of a small driver count and non-traditional shifts while ensuring safe, on-time freight movement. You will train to ensure DOT compliance and manage driver performance and relations.

You will gain exposure to payroll, budgeting, and reporting, supporting internal and external customers and coordinating with maintenance for safe operations.