Operations Internship, Summer 2027

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a part-time Operations Internship for Summer 2027. The role provides hands-on experience in transportation and logistics within a leading freight solutions company.

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and be available to work 20–25 hours per week during the semester. The internship includes exposure to planning, payroll, DOT compliance, and analytics under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to basic transportation management principles.
• Participate in daily operational tasks: freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, and DOT compliance.
• Assist with driver payroll, logistics analysis, and routine maintenance coordination.
• Learn about driver retention initiatives and industry trends.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Adapt to dynamic environment

Willingness to work flexible hours

Junior or Senior level

Education

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title:

Operations Internship, Summer 2027

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Georgia

City:

Atlanta

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.
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:

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:

00642483 Operations Internship, Summer 2027 (Evergreen) (Open)

_ 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. _