Operations Intern Summer 2027

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Under close supervision, the Operations Intern assists customers with transportation and logistics services. The role provides exposure to basic transportation management principles and participation in day-to-day operational work, including freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, Department of Transportation compliance, driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, logistics management and analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, and maintenance coordination. The intern also learns about industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention, performs customer-specific account duties, and completes other related duties as assigned.

The position is part-time and requires 20–25 hours per week during the school semester. Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited community college, college, or university. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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.
• 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.
• Learn about 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 (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Dental benefit (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Vision benefit (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• 401(k) retirement plan (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Life insurance (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid parental leave (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• Six paid holidays annually (full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements).
• The position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED