Operations Asset Manager - Lincoln, United States - Crete Carrier

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    Job Description

    For more than 50 years, Crete Carrier has valued both hard work and work-life balance. As a family owned business, we appreciate our employees and respect their contributions to our ongoing success. We offer employees STABILITY and a place to thrive in their careers. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Crete Carrier is at the heart of the transportation industry

    Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
    • Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria.
    • Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies.
    • Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.
    • Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover.
    • Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
    • Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until delivery and resolves any service issues.
    • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.
    • Travels as needed.
    • Receives and carries out instructions.
    • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

    Requirements

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • Communicates effectively.
    • Solves problems and makes decisions independently
    • Demonstrates effective leadership.
    • Manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
    • Uses computers and software programs proficiently.
    • Exhibits ability to read, write, talk and hear; add, subtract, multiply and divide; and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. as required.
    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
    Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.