Let's talk about what your career in Operations might look like:
- Training and Mentorship for a planned promotion & relocation package to a manager position at one of our other 46 nationwide rental locations (usually within the first 1-3 years of employment, including increased base pay, opportunity to earn bonuses, and continued opportunity for career growth.)
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- Opportunity to earn bonuses in addition to base rate
- Competitive Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k retirement savings
- Tuition Assistance for pursuing further education (up to $7k / year)
A typical day in this role might include:
- Serving customers like PepsiCo and FedEx when they need trailers, helping to determine their equipment needs, and explaining all of our trailer-rental options.
- Inspecting trailers using a hand-held device which includes checking for damage or equipment problems inside and underneath the trailer.
- Managing customer accounts including helping with credit and collections.
- Verifying customer insurance coverage.
- Assigning repair work to vendors and Lease trailer mechanics.
- Using technology to perform inventories, manage equipment, and other operational tasks.
- Completing training assignments to prepare you for your next role as an Operations Manager, in charge of customer service and employee supervision at your own rental branch.
- Occasional paid travel to include:
- Weeklong trip to St. Louis MO as part of our semiannual New Employee Orientation, complete with teambuilding activities and seminars covering supply chain.
- At least one visit to another of our nationwide rental branches for cross-training and performance evaluation opportunity.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 1-2 years of customer service experience
- Willing to relocate upon promotion into an Operations Manager role within your first 1-3 years of employment (once fully trained. Relocation assistance is provided as most of our Managers are promoted out-of-state to one of our other 46 nationwide branch locations.)
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Skills you'll need to succeed:
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong organization skills; including the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
- Strong customer service skills; including the ability to handle customer complaints and resolve issues to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
- Ability to facilitate difficult conversations through performance discussions with vendors.
- Management and leadership qualities; including ability to train, and develop skills of lower level employees.
- Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and recommend possible solutions.