Weather Coordinator: Real-Time Driver Alerts & Safety

Covenant Logistics; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 1,989,000 - 2,759,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Job summary

Covenant Logistics seeks a Weather Coordinator to identify and relay up-to-date hazardous weather information to Professional Drivers and Operations Staff to prevent movement into dangerous areas. You will gather weather data from drivers, update alerts each shift, and provide timely weather routing information.

The role emphasizes strong communication, ability to work independently or in a team, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and weather monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and/or in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Office 365).
• Ability to read maps and U.S. geographical skills.
• Ability to learn applicable software for weather monitoring and driver communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate hazardous weather conditions to drivers and operations staff.
• Update weather alerts during each shift and adjust with new road information.
• Prepare and present Weather KPI reports each shift.
• Proactively communicate weather risks to drivers in affected areas.
• Document incidents of drivers bypassing shutdowns and locate safe stopping zones.
• Provide weather routing information to Operations and drivers promptly.
• Complete reports assigned by Weather & SRG Manager or Senior Weather Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

MS Office

Map reading

Weather monitoring software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Weather monitoring software

Job description

Covenant Logistics seeks a Weather Coordinator to identify and relay up-to-date hazardous weather information to Professional Drivers and Operations Staff to prevent movement into dangerous areas. You will gather weather data from drivers, update alerts each shift, and provide timely weather routing information.

The role emphasizes strong communication, ability to work independently or in a team, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and weather monitoring tools.