Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for all transportation related concerns within a geographic market with the ability to cover other markets as needed. This includes management of dispatchers, CDL drivers and other personnel within the Gavel Transport employ.

• Demonstrate the Core Values:
Trust, Team, Results, Pride, Fun and Transparency

• Ability to perform all dispatching duties and cover shifts as needed

• Perform appraisals for staff, evaluate work and recommend changes as needed

• Coordinate with operational management at Nellis to ensure product is delivered timely

• Meet or exceed Nellis Auction vendor SLA's

• Maximize fleet utilization to ensure profitable operations.

• Work directly with freight brokers to ensure trailer backloads on out of state lanes.

• Meet or exceed for-hire freight customer SLA's

• Secure multiple quotes for 3rd party loads to ensure best service/lowest price

• Fleet management including maintenance, DOT inspections, etc.

• ELD and GPS management

• Scheduling of Dispatchers and Drivers

• Dispatcher and Driver management including safety, training, and DOT compliance

• Liaison to vendors and Nellis Auction management/staff

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations including OSHA and DOT

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE /

EXPERIENCE:

• HS diploma/GED Required

• Associates degree Preferred

• Excellent computer/technical skills

• Previous management experience Required, driver management Preferred

• Previous experience with truck/trailer dispatch Required

• Yard jockey experience Preferred

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment while fostering a Team

• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive fashion with English as the primary language

• Attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 50lbs. When lifting more than 50lbs, two or more team members will lift the load. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in extreme heat and cold. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.