Assistant Branch Manager CDL- Sioux Falls, SD

Spee-Dee Delivery Service • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager will support daily branch operations and lead drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations. This role involves working alongside branch leadership to ensure all day-to-day operations are completed, including assisting with sorting freight, loading trucks, and completing routes for absent employees. The Assistant Branch Manager will also help track and update daily department reports, monitor compliance with safety and DOT policies, and oversee freight flow and route performance, escalating issues as needed. This position contributes to improving productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service, and participates in weekly operational meetings. Additionally, the role involves providing feedback to management on performance, attendance, and safety concerns, and assisting in the training and onboarding of new staff. Travel may be required, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete company paid CDL training program within 90 days of employment
• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics or Operations Management or related field preferred
• 1+ years of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred

Responsibilities

• Work alongside branch leadership to support daily operations ensuring all day-to-day operations are completed
• Complete routes for employees who are absent
• Assist with daily morning duties such as sorting freight, loading trucks and other duties as needed
• Help track and update daily department reports
• Assist with monitoring compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies
• Monitor freight flow and route performance; escalate issues or irregularities to leadership
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service
• Participate weekly operational meetings
• Provide feedback to management regarding performance evaluations, attendance or safety concerns
• Assist in training and onboarding of new staff
• Perform other required duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Quarterly Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED