Manager in Training

Iowa 80 Truckstop•Walcott, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training role is a one-year structured training program at Iowa 80, the World’s Largest Truckstop. The program is designed to develop employees for career advancement and leadership opportunities. Trainees will visit Iowa 80’s other truckstop locations in Kenly, North Carolina, and Joplin, Missouri, and learn alongside long-term staff across departments and shifts in a 24/7/365 operation. This is an on-site position and is not remote. The position pays $18 to $22 per hour, based on experience. Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a visa. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check; employees are also subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

  • Customer service experience.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Eagerness to learn and teach others.
  • Availability to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willingness to relocate for promotion upon completion of the program.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check; employees are also subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

  • Spend time learning on each shift alongside long-term staff.
  • Train in the Fuel Center, Main Store, Service Center, Truckomat, Maintenance/Housekeeping, Museum, Iowa80.com, Headquarters, and Special Projects.
  • Provide exceptional service to customers and employees.
  • Become knowledgeable about each department’s programs, procedures, and systems.
  • Ask questions, adapt to different environments and diverse employee groups, and demonstrate initiative.
  • Observe business operations and communicate effective ways to improve business practices, efficiency, and innovation.
  • Take ownership of projects assigned by Iowa 80’s leadership team.
  • Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to grow.
  • Relocate for promotion upon completion of the program.

Benefits

  • Paid every Friday.
  • Overtime eligible.
  • Employee discounts on meals, merchandise, and gas.
  • Career development training.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement or educational assistance up to $1,500 per year.
  • Advancement opportunities.
  • 401(k) plan with a 50% company contribution.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Profit sharing bonus.
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