What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Coordinator position at OES Equipment?
Job Description
OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Transportation Coordinator to support our logistics and transportation operations. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in supply chain management, transportation planning, or logistics coordination. The successful candidate will assist in scheduling shipments, tracking deliveries, and ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
Duties And Responsibilities
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Transportation Coordinator to support our logistics and transportation operations. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in supply chain management, transportation planning, or logistics coordination. The successful candidate will assist in scheduling shipments, tracking deliveries, and ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily transportation activities including scheduling pickups and deliveries.
- Communicate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays or issues.
- Maintain accurate records of transportation activities and documentation.
- Assist in preparing reports related to transportation performance and costs.
- Support compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with warehouse and customer service teams to meet delivery expectations.
- Help identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Effective participation in team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred.
- Internship or prior experience in logistics or transportation (even if informal).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required; experience with transportation management systems (TMS) is a plus.
- Experience with freight carriers, shipping documentation, and routing.
- Customer service experience.
- Office-based with occasional visits to warehouse or shipping locations.
- May require flexible hours depending on shipment schedules.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
