Lead Transportation Specialist

Divert • Plymouth, IN

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About The Position

The Lead Transportation Specialist supports the Transportation Supervisor with fleet readiness, driver training, compliance, schedule coordination, and daily transportation operations. Driving each day, using a Class A CDL, is the role’s first priority. The position helps connect drivers with leadership and supports safe, efficient operations, while providing guidance without direct disciplinary authority. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring attentiveness to the safety of the employee and others. The available shift is Thursday through Monday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current and valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience, including dry van hauling.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to bend, stand, walk, sit, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in conditions involving temperature changes, humidity, and wet work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree, associate degree, or military background.
• One to two years of additional experience with scheduling, preventive maintenance, driver mentoring, or administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercially each day; CDL driving is the number one essential function.
• Coordinate and track preventive maintenance schedules, inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, coordinate repairs, monitor tractor and trailer readiness, and assist with troubleshooting and light maintenance where appropriate.
• Assist with daily route and schedule changes and dispatch during peak periods or supervisor absences.
• Monitor driver communications and operational issues, and serve as the first contact for non-emergency driver questions.
• Provide rotating weekend and after-hours operational coverage.
• Support driver onboarding and orientation, coach and mentor new drivers, facilitate safety refreshers and operational training, conduct ride-alongs and observations, and communicate training recommendations to leadership.
• Support DOT compliance, conduct vehicle audits and inspection reviews, assist with accident investigations and corrective actions, track compliance documentation, and reinforce safety expectations and practices.
• Maintain transportation records and reports, assist with KPI tracking and operational metrics, and support supervisor projects and process improvements.
• Escalate employee relations and performance concerns to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Guide and coach drivers, assign day-to-day work as directed by the supervisor, lead training activities, and coordinate and execute maintenance and operational activities.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits, effective the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Life insurance.
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for advancement with a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

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