Intermodal Operations Internship, January 2027

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking an Intermodal Operations Internship for January 2027 in Palmetto, GA.

The role offers part-time hours while you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. You will assist with customers on providing transportation and logistics services, learn basic transportation management, and participate in daily operational tasks across freight planning, asset utilization and DOT compliance, among others.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree in good standing.
• Must be able to work 20-25 hours per week during the school semester.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adapt to dynamic environment

Flexible hours

Junior or Senior level preferred

Education

GED

High School

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Intermodal Operations Internship, January 2027

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Georgia

City

Palmetto

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.

Job Description

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
• Become involved and participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight; asset utilization; safety management; Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; driver payroll; Customer Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis; driver supervision; profit-and-loss management; maintenance coordination.
• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention.
• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited community college, college or university.

Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week during the school semester.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Willingness to work flexible hours

Junior or Senior level preferred

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.