Operations Internship, May 2027

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Six paid holidays annually

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking an Operations Internship for May 2027 to support customers with transportation and logistics services under close supervision.

The role provides exposure to transportation management, freight planning, and DOT compliance, with hands-on experience in driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, and logistics analysis. This internship offers a 15–24.50 USD/hour range and flexible hours where applicable.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited college or university.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Junior or Senior level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to basic transportation management principles.
• Participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight, asset utilization, safety management, and DOT compliance.
• Assist with driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, and logistics management/analysis.
• Support driver supervision and maintenance coordination as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Title

Operations Internship, May 2027

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Illinois

City

Joliet

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Summary

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

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $15 - $24.50 a hour.

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

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Job Opening ID

00642057 Operations Internship, May 2027 (Open)

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.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.