Equipment Planner

Highway Transport•Knoxville, TN

1d•$56,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Planner is responsible for the efficient and accurate scheduling of trailers for a service center and customer base. This position will work closely with Highway Transport Management and outside equipment cleaning vendors. All areas within the position’s scope of responsibility must be managed within established policies and procedures of the company, including safety, training, performance metrics, and maintenance. Trailer planning is the primary emphasis, but the position will also assist with managing day-to-day activities within the service center. Communication with internal and external customers is required. Highway Transport is a family-owned tanker trucking company since 1948, offering a family-oriented culture that values employee contributions and supports career ambitions, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years' experience in transportation operations
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to exercise independent judgement
Ability to direct and manage employees and contractors
Ability to follow established policies and procedures of the company
Knowledge of Federal DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations
Must be able to work with interruptions and deadlines
Must be able to effectively interact with internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Bulk transportation preferred
Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Accurate planning of trailers relative to load and last contained requirements
Responsible for keeping trailer maintenance and expirations current and scheduling services with internal and external vendors
Plan efficient routing of trailers
Effective planning of trailer preps and washes with internal & external vendors
Meet or exceed tractor wash thresholds, minimum of once per month
Ensure performance KPI are met (rev. per trailer, truck to trailer ratio, cleaning processing time, etc.)
Other duties as assigned