Operations Assistant Manager CDL - St. Cloud, MN
About The Position
The Operations Assistant Manager supports daily branch operations and leads drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations. The role works alongside branch leadership, may cover routes for absent employees, and assists with freight sorting, truck loading, reporting, safety compliance, training, and operational improvement. Travel may be required. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday with a 7:00 a.m. start. Variable shifts may be required based on business needs, and weekend overtime is voluntary as needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. The starting wage is $28.00–$35.50 per hour, based on experience. This is a full-time, nonexempt position. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid Class A CDL or complete company-paid CDL training within 90 days of employment. The position requires passing a DOT physical, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working with various types of freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Applicants must also pass pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete company-paid CDL training within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical exam.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
- 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.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
- At least one year of transportation industry and leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside branch leadership to support daily operations and ensure day-to-day activities are completed.
- Complete routes for employees who are absent.
- Assist with morning duties such as sorting freight and loading trucks.
- Help track and update daily department reports.
- Assist with monitoring compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies.
- Monitor freight flow and route performance, escalating issues or irregularities to leadership.
- Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service.
- Participate in weekly operational meetings.
- Provide management with feedback regarding performance evaluations, attendance, or safety concerns.
- Assist with training and onboarding new staff.
- Travel as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Paid overtime at time and a half after 40 hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
