Onsite Transportation Manager

Primary Purpose

Onsite management of company equipment including operations, placement, moving, loading, and unloading of units as needed, as well as supervising direct reports.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Track trip times and find solutions to improve efficiency; maximize efficiencies when possible.
• Manage maintenance expenses for transportation units used for onsite operations, including equipment utilization and cost management.
• Manage and maintain vendor relationships.
• Monitor loading, reloading, and dispatching of special material not conforming to normal procedures.
• Responsible for developing Driver retention strategies.  Includes hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, discipline, and assigning Drivers as needed to maintain business needs and expectations.
• Dispatch company Drivers and assets for the timely delivery of shipments and ensure effective  trips are planned to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Advocate and maintain a strong commitment to safety in the operating process. Responsible for accident reporting to corporate, compliance, and the insurance company as deemed necessary.
• As situations arise, required to perform CDL driving responsibilities.
• Must be available 24 hours per day to management and minimizations efforts for items such as driver issues, equipment repair,  requests, or accidents.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.   

Education: High School Diploma or its equivalent required.   

Experience: At least 3 years of transportation and Class A CDL driving experience required.  2 years supervisory and dispatch experience.

Certification(s): Class A CDL required.

Knowledge and Abilities:  This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Must have proficient computer skills; dispatch software and Microsoft Office products.  Strong communication skills are necessary for internal and external customer service.  Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT and OSHA regulations, and Class 8 truck maintenance acumen. Must be have the ability to wear PPE.

A post offer drug screen will be required.

EEO including disability/veteran

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