Assistant Branch Manager CDL- Mount Vernon, IL
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 completing routes for absent employees and assisting with morning duties such as sorting freight and loading trucks. The Assistant Branch Manager will also help track and update daily department reports, monitor compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies, and monitor freight flow and route performance, escalating issues to leadership as needed. This position will recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service, participate in weekly operational meetings, and provide feedback to management regarding performance evaluations, attendance, or safety concerns. Additionally, the role involves assisting in training and onboarding new staff, and travel may be required. The Assistant Branch Manager must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics, or Operations Management or a related field is preferred. A valid CDL Class A driver's license is required, or the ability to successfully complete company-paid CDL training within 90 days of employment. At least 1 year of experience in the transportation industry and leadership is preferred.
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 build, motivate, and lead a high performing team
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company safety policies
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including meeting deadlines and achieving results
- 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
- Travel may be required
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
