Night Transportation Coordinator - One-Way

ECM Transport LLC; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

ECM Transport LLC in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage a fleet of professional drivers during night and weekend operations. This role includes ensuring that drivers possess the necessary skills to provide industry-leading service while promoting career growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, knowledge of the transportation industry, and strong communication skills. The position comes with various benefits, including healthcare plans and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Preferably possess a Bachelor’s Degree related to Supply Chain or Business Administration.
• Previous experience in transportation or management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support 100-250 professional drivers during nights and weekends.
• Communicate effectively with drivers utilizing various technologies.
• Coach drivers through various concerns and challenges.
• Ensure safe and timely service for customers and drivers.

Skills

Knowledge of transportation industry

Conflict management

Personnel management

Knowledge of North American geography

Proficient in Windows operating systems

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Job description

If you are someone who is hungry to learn a new industry that has a lot of growth potential - and only work half the year, this may be the right fit for you! This position has a rotating schedule of 7 nights on, 7 nights off, giving you the opportunity to work 26 out of 52 weeks in a year! The main purpose of this position is the continuous management and support of a fleet of professional drivers during the night and weekend operations. The Transportation Coordinator ensures that drivers have the knowledge and skills to safely, efficiently and effectively provide industry leading service to our customers, while building relationships with drivers to promote career growth and longevity.

Essential Job Functions

• Continued management and support for 100-250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.
• Professional verbal and written communication utilizing various technologies (i.e. Outlook, in-cab messaging, phone systems, etc.).
• Enact efficient and creative plans to ensure safe and on time service for customers and for drivers’ pre‑scheduled time off.
• Coach drivers through concerns that they may encounter, including but not limited to hours of service, directions, pay and productivity, swaps, permits, lumpers, advances, and equipment needs.
• Professional interdepartmental communications to facilitate collaboration on company goals.
• Make cost‑effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.
• Troubleshoot daily challenges for both customers and professional drivers.
• Prompt attendance for all scheduled shifts.
• Maintain confidentiality due to exposure to medical and payroll information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology, usually gained through practical experience and on‑the‑job training.
• Conflict management.
• Personnel management.
• Knowledge of North American geography.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.

Education and Experience

Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. Previous transportation or management experience preferred.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.