Operations Intern Summer 2027
About The Position
Under close supervision, the Operations Intern assists customers by providing transportation and logistics services. The intern gains exposure to transportation management principles and participates in daily operational tasks, including freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, DOT compliance, driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, logistics management and analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, and maintenance coordination. The position also involves learning about industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention, completing customer-specific account duties, and performing other assigned duties. The intern must be enrolled in good standing in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited community college, college, or university, and be able to work 20–25 hours per week during the school semester. The preferred candidate can adapt to a dynamic environment and shifting priorities, is proficient with Microsoft Office, is willing to work flexible hours, and can work 40 hours per week during the summer. Junior or senior standing is preferred.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited community college, college, or university.
- Able to work 20–25 hours per week during the school semester.
- GED or high school education required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Junior or senior level preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
- Participate in daily operational tasks, including freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, DOT compliance, driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, logistics management and analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, and maintenance coordination.
- Develop an understanding of industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention.
- Perform account-specific duties as required by the customer.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefit
- Dental benefit
- Vision benefit
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, commensurate with tenure
- Six weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid parental leave
- Six paid holidays annually
- May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plan terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
