What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist position at Online Transport?
Online Transport is seeking an organized and highly motivated 2nd Shift Operations Specialist who is looking for an opportunity for growth within a growing company. As an Operations Specialist, you will have accountability for leading drivers to deliver a best-in-class experience for our customers and drivers.
Job duties:
- Develop solutions that maximize driver efficiency and best in class service- when applicable.
- Communicate with customers regarding pickups, deliveries, issues, and concerns. Develop counter measures to provide best in class service.
- Work on site at customer location to understand supply chain needs.
- Manage cost functions to deliver best in class results across Fleet.
- Collaborate with other divisions to provide solutions for customers.
- Develop efficient routes to ensure that deliveries are made in a timely fashion.
- Maintain contact with drivers throughout their shifts and address any routing issues they might have.
- Monitor road conditions, construction zones, and accidents to revise routes as needed.
- Update customers on the status of their deliveries including any delays that occur.
- Answer calls from delivery drivers and relay any emergencies they have to the appropriate channels.
- Coordinate breakdown calls to the appropriate and monitor for communication purposes
- Other duties as requested
Job Requirements:
- Experience in the trucking industry dispatching and/or driver management is required.
- Great attitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- TMW knowledge is preferred
- Samsara knowledge is preferred
- Good understanding of FMCSR's (Hours of Service and Axle Weight & Spacing).
- Ability to work independently is a must
- Must be exceptional with driver and customer relations
- Ability to efficiently use Windows and Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
Employee Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to reward our employees and their families with the resources necessary to take care of themselves today and in the future. Online Transport offers a very robust benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Provided Basic Life Insurance - $15,000
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term / Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Vacation/PTO
- Access to Company Resort in Gatlinburg, TN
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15,000