Equipment Planner
About The Position
The Equipment Planner is responsible for the efficient and accurate scheduling of trailers for a service center and its customer base. This role works closely with Highway Transport Management and outside equipment cleaning vendors to ensure trailer availability, cleanliness, and compliance. All responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with established company policies and procedures, including safety, training, performance metrics, and maintenance standards. While trailer planning is the primary focus, the Equipment Planner also supports day-to-day operations within the service center and communicates regularly with both internal and external customers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Ability to follow established company policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of Federal DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations
- Ability to work effectively amid interruptions and competing deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation with both internal and external stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2+ years of experience in transportation operations
- Bulk transportation experience preferred
- Prior management experience preferred
- Ability to direct and manage employees and contractors
Responsibilities
- Accurately plan trailer assignments based on load requirements and last-contained restrictions.
- Maintain current trailer maintenance schedules and license/permit expirations; coordinate servicing with internal and external vendors
- Plan efficient trailer routing
- Coordinate trailer preps and washes with internal and external vendors
- Meet or exceed tractor wash thresholds (minimum of once per month)
- Meet or exceed performance KPIs, including revenue per trailer, truck-to-trailer ratio, and cleaning/processing time
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- HSA Contribution Match
- Wellness Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Disability, Accident and Life Insurance
- Discount Programs
- Paid Maternity Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
