Stepp’s Towing Hiring for Heavy Haul Transport Manager Job at Tampa, FL Full Time

Stepp’s Towing and Heavy Transport

We are looking to hire a Transport Manager to oversee the Heavy Transport Division. The job responsibilities will include leading a fleet of 30+ drivers hauling heavy equipment both locally and over the road. This role requires a multi-tasking leader who can analyze and effectively support the changing dynamics within one of the most successful privately held towing and heavy transport companies in the country. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in transportation management and in supervising Class A CDL Truck Drivers.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for coaching all transport drivers that would produce exceptional safety, service, equipment care, fuel performance and retention.
• Proactively communicate with the transport drivers about safety expectations including pre-trip inspections and route planning specific to the dimensions of the load.
• Ensure proper loading and securement procedures along with the appropriate permitting are in place to comply with DOT regulations.
• Provide support to the transport drivers in unique situations while on the customer’s jobsites.
• Ensure payroll accuracy for the transport drivers.
• Maximize fleet productivity and profitability while monitoring operating revenue and cost.
• Responds to customer orders, questions, and complaints/issues appropriately.
• Work closely with the Sales Manager to ensure service to our customers.
• Work with the Fleet Shop Manager to coordinate preventative maintenance routinely to the fleet equipment.
• Actively participate in the interviewing, training, performance management, and career development of the team.
• Responsible for communicating the staffing needs with the lead recruiter to ensure operational efficiency.
• Assist in establishing work schedules and ensure employee hours, attendance, productivity, and quality are being properly documented.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a logistics/trucking environment. A proven record of leadership experience within the Heavy Haul Transport industry is a plus.
• Heavy equipment and oversized loads knowledge and experience required.
• Experienced in obtaining transport permits.
• Must have business planning skills to be able to quicky analyze and understand complex business and organization issues.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the customers.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in a fast-paced environment with varied task requirements and changing demands.
• Must be able to make sound decisions during stressful, fast paced environments.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.
• Experienced in Budget and P&L
• Must have a valid Class A License
• Clean driving record

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation (80 hours) with weekly accruals starting on day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage Available including Free Term Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Company issued pick-up truck

Pay: Pay is commensurate with prior experience

Schedule: Full Time Schedule and on-call

Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case review will consider for the right candidate

About Us

Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport has been family-owned and operated since 1960! We have fleet vehicles in the greater Tampa Bay area as well as the greater Orlando area. We specialize in light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty towing as well as heavy transport, auto salvage, and emergency spill response. No job too small… no problem too big!

Background check required.

Drug Free Workplace.

Stepp’s Towing and Heavy Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.