Transportation Operations Leader & Driver Coach

HK Contractors; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is seeking a Transportation Operations Lead in Idaho Falls, ID. This role provides hands-on leadership for transport operations and drivers, with a focus on safety, compliance, and efficiency.

You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and mentoring, while maintaining FMCSA/DOT regulatory knowledge and overseeing permits for oversize/overweight loads. The position emphasizes teamwork across dispatch, safety, and operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in transportation, trucking, heavy-haul, construction, or related fields.
• Experience leading and mentoring commercial drivers.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations including Hours of Service.
• Experience coordinating permits for oversize/overweight loads.
• Valid driver license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership for transport operations and drivers.
• Coordinate with dispatch, operations, and safety teams to ensure safe, compliant transport.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor drivers; conduct quarterly evaluations.
• Manage oversize/overweight permits and routing requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement in procedures.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Driver coaching

Regulatory compliance

Permits management

Training & mentoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ELD systems

Telematics

Fleet management software

Transportation management systems

Job description

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is seeking a Transportation Operations Lead in Idaho Falls, ID. This role provides hands-on leadership for transport operations and drivers, with a focus on safety, compliance, and efficiency.

You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and mentoring, while maintaining FMCSA/DOT regulatory knowledge and overseeing permits for oversize/overweight loads. The position emphasizes teamwork across dispatch, safety, and operations.