Intermodal Internship, January 2027

UEC; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

UEC in Springs, NY is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student for a part-time logistics role. You will support transportation operations, assist with freight planning, and engage in daily tasks under supervision.

The role offers exposure to DOT compliance, driver payroll, and logistics analysis, with flexible hours and a potential annual bonus according to company plans. Benefits include health coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
• Ability to work 20-25 hours per week during the school semester.
• Adaptability to a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Junior or Senior level preferred.
• Must have GED and High School diploma.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by providing transportation and logistics services under close supervision.
• Gain exposure to basic transportation management principles.
• Participate in daily operations, including freight planning, asset utilization, safety, DOT compliance, driver payroll, CVN, logistics management and analysis.
• Understand industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention.
• Perform account-specific duties as required by customers.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist customers by providing transportation and logistics services under close supervision.
• Gain exposure to basic transportation management principles.
• Participate in daily operational tasks including freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, DOT compliance, driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, logistics management and analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, and maintenance coordination.
• Understand industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention.
• Perform account-specific duties as required by customers.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in good standing at an accredited community college, college, or university.
• Ability to work 20-25 hours per week during the school semester.
• Adaptability to a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Junior or Senior level preferred.
• Must have GED and High School diploma.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay varies based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
• Eligibility for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes according to company plans.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off including vacation and sick time commensurate with tenure.
• Six weeks paid maternity leave and two weeks paid parental leave.
• Six paid holidays annually.