What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Planner position at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.?
Job Summary
Under routine supervision, the position is responsible for planning units for regular service. The incumbent will identify which units are due, determine which service is needed, and coordinate with the appropriate group and location.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
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)
Work Experience
Maintenance
Job Opening ID
00628876 Road Maintenance Planner (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.
Under routine supervision, the position is responsible for planning units for regular service. The incumbent will identify which units are due, determine which service is needed, and coordinate with the appropriate group and location.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule units due for service to terminals or third-party vendors
- Monitor, update, and audit reports pertaining to service needs
- Check history of units to ensure necessary services have been performed on schedule and determine when service is due next
- Document units that have missed services and reschedule as needed
- Present on assigned topics during weekly team meetings
- Answer and manage routed breakdown calls, efficiently plan repairs, and provide timely updates to stakeholders
- Coordinate service through planner system and/or direct communication with field teams
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED with up to 1 year of related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
- Ability to assess terminal workloads, adjust work distribution accordingly, and ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
- Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
- Automotive and/or diesel mechanic knowledge
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel, customers and vendors
- Ability to use time and resources efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work both individually and as a team
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations to provide excellent service
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)
Work Experience
Maintenance
Job Opening ID
00628876 Road Maintenance Planner (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.