Manager Trainee
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. (Houston, Texas)

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SUMMARY

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is currently seeking talented professionals to enter our Manager Trainee Program in the Southwest Region of the Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) Division.  Our four training locations are Houston, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Midland/Odessa, TX; and Little Rock, AR.

 

If located in Dallas/Fort Worth, the incumbent must be willing to relocate to Houston, TX upon completion of the Manager Training Program if needed.  If located in Houston, the incumbent must be willing to relocate to Dallas/Fort Worth.  If located in Little Rock, then it’s highly preferable that the incumbent be able to relocate to NW Arkansas and Dallas/Fort Worth.  If located in Odessa, then it is preferable that the incumbent be willing to relocate to either Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston.

 

The incumbent will learn the responsibilities and functions performed by an Account Manager and Operations Supervisor through on-the-job training to ensure proper placement into one of these two positions up on completion of training.  The training program will last approximately 3-6 months.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

Dispatching and supervising one or more fleets of professional drivers safely, efficiently and legally. Plan or pre-plan the delivery of freight to ensure on-time service for the customer. Manage asset utilization to ensure maximum efficiency as driven by customer needs. Coordinate with maintenance support personnel to manage service of all account equipment while maintaining customer-driven service expectations. Process and audit payroll for drivers to ensure accurate and timely payroll. Ensure that all drivers are in compliance with safety department and DOT regulations and promote the company safety culture.  This includes but is not limited to conducting 90 day reviews, reviewing accidents and incidents on a timely basis, ensuring drivers are in log compliance and updating driver files in a timely manner. Communicate status of loads, location of drivers and equipment, and other service level information to account management personnel and customers. Become involved in financial analysis as it relates to specific account profit-and-loss statements. Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention. Able to travel as deemed necessary by regional management. Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer. Perform other related duties as required or assigned. Be willing and able to relocate (as needed) and accept the Operations Supervisor or Account Manager positions upon completion of training.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbent must be able to handle a fast-paced, stressful work environment.  Transportation/logistics experience and the ability to work flexible hours are highly desirable.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree with previous relevant work experience; or three years relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

EEO STATEMENT:

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and reference verification.