Assistant Branch Manager CDL -Cedar Rapids, IA

Company Overview

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded throughout the Midwest.

Job Summary

The Assistant Branch Manager will support daily branch operations and lead drivers in their day-to-day activities to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operations.

Hours and Wages

• Monday - Friday, 7:00AM Start
• May be expected to cover variable shifts based on business needs
• Voluntary OT on weekends (as needed)
• Paid OT at time and a half after 40 hours per week
• Starting wage: $26.00-30.00 per hour, based on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside branch leadership to support daily operations ensuring all day-to-day operations are completed
• Complete routes for employees who are absent
• Assist with daily morning duties such as sorting freight, loading trucks and other duties as needed
• Help track and update daily department reports
• Assist with monitoring compliance with safety, DOT, and company policies
• Monitor freight flow and route performance; escalate issues or irregularities to leadership
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work methods, and customer service
• Participate weekly operational meetings
• Provide feedback to management regarding performance evaluations, attendance or safety concerns
• Assist in training and onboarding of new staff
• Travel may be required
• Perform other required duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to build, motivate, and lead a high performing team
• Excellent management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, local and company safety policies
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including meeting deadlines and achieving results

Education and Experience

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in Business Management, Logistics or Operations Management or related field preferred
• Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete company paid CDL training program within 90 days of employment
• 1+ years of experience in the transportation industry and leadership preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a DOT physical exam
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.