Driver Manager

Dynamic Transit CompanyGranite City, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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About this role

Job description:

The main responsibility of a Driver Manager is to act as a key member of the Operations team, working with Load Planners, Customer Service Representatives, Safety, Maintenance and Recruiting to solve important problems and elevate the way Dynamic Transit operates

This is a full-time position with daytime hours M-F as well as every other Saturday.

Position Responsibilities

- Leverage deep knowledge of operations to ensure the appropriateness of driver load assignments from Load Planners and Customer Service

- Effectively communicate with the Operations team and drivers to ensure customer and company goals are being met.

- Notify Customer Service Representatives and Load Planners of issues and/or changes that might impact customer expectations on a load

- Promote and communicate safety throughout all areas of operations, including the dispatching of loads in accordance with the drivers hours of availability

- Focus on relationship-building with team members and on driver retention by understanding driver preferences, monitoring driver performance, and by keeping drivers informed and motivated

- Communicate expectations to drivers and also meet driver and company expectations

- Resolve driver conflicts, problems and requests with respect to matters such as home time, pay, equipment, and load assignments

Position Requirements

- 1+ years previous experience in operations, dispatching, managing a team, and/or working on a team is required.

- Drive, be resourceful, competitive, and analytical

- Ability to make smart decisions and problem solve quickly

- Attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills

Pay and Benefits

- Base Pay Range: $55, 000 - $60,000

- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance

- Retirement Savings Options– 401k and Profit Sharing

- Accrued PTO

- Six Paid Holidays

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person