Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Schneider National; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider National seeks an Operations Intern in Chicago, IL to support the operations team and gain hands-on transportation experience. The internship focuses on solving problems, handling administrative tasks, and collaborating with multiple groups to ensure service quality.

Responsibilities include using various systems, engaging with customer service, safety, and maintenance teams, answering driver calls, and resolving issues with customers and equipment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work full-time over the summer.
• Starting wages are $22.10 - $22.60 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with various systems and programs.
• Work with a variety of teams, including customer service, safety and equipment maintenance.
• Respond to driver phone calls and messages.
• Resolve customer and equipment issues.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Full-time summer availability

Education

Pursuing associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job overview:

Schneider is seeking an Operations Intern in Chicago, IL to provide support to Schneider’s operations team. The Operations Intern will solve problems as they arise and complete administrative processes, while gaining transportation experience.

Responsibilities:

• Work with various systems and programs.
• Work with a variety of teams, including customer service, safety and equipment maintenance.
• Respond to driver phone calls and messages.
• Resolve customer and equipment issues.

Internship-specific opportunities:

• Networking events with Schneider associates.
• Professional skills trainings led by Schneider leaders.
• Business resource groups meetings and events.
• Volunteer activities.
• After-work social gatherings.

Skills and qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at a college or university.
• Working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work full-time over the summer.
• Starting wages are $22.10 - $22.60 per hour based on experience.
  • Additional $1.25/hr (a minimum of 4 continuous hours worked between the hours of 1600-0500 local time)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.