Terminal Manager

At Atomic Transport, we take pride in being a leading local bulk hauling company with a dedicated fleet of company-owned assets and W2 driver employees that specialize in waste transportation from local transfer stations to landfills. With over nineteen terminals operating locally throughout the Southeast and Midwest, your leadership will be vital in ensuring the smooth operation of our bulk waste loading and transportation services. You will be responsible for all terminal operations, conveying day-to-day production, loading schedules, addressing maintenance and safety concerns, and fulfilling recruitment needs. If you are looking for a team to grow with, Atomic Transport is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to join our Louisville, KY location.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee pre-trip and post-trip procedures.
• Oversee and facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure all units and drivers are DOT compliant with correct documentation.
• Follow Atomic Transport’s PM plan and be compliant 100% of the time.
• Maintain a fleet tire inflation plan to company expectations.
• Gather daily paperwork from drivers and record for payroll submission.
• Compile paperwork to illustrate daily production.
• Facilitate vendor and contractor payment through utilizing the PO system requirements.
• Communicate with the accounts payable team to ensure all vendor/contractor information has been acquired and is up to date.
• Schedule and manage all training and on-boarding.

Day to Day Operations:

• Ensure proper start to the day, including proper clock-in procedure and pre-trips.
• Perform all daily and weekly driver scheduling to include planning of time off.
• Ensure all drivers are always DOT hours of service compliant.
• Track drivers loads and plan and tailor hauling operation to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee proper and safe loading practices.
• Ensure all units are pre-loaded for the following day, when applicable.
• Ensure all loading equipment is receiving a proper pre-post trip daily.
• Ensure all safety equipment is always operating on all loading equipment.
• Communicate with landfill when access is not safe or adequate.

Safety:

• Facilitate training of new and current employees.
• Monitor the completion of all interval and vertical alliance training.
• Train all staff on driving and loading safety expectations.
• Take ample time to analyze each part of your operation and identify potential areas of concern.
• Facilitate monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly safety meetings with drivers and loading staff.

Recruiting:

• Analyze operations to identify areas of need and hire staff.
• Communicate needs to headquarter recruiting team.
• Facilitate the recruiting team’s efforts through interviews and applications.
• Manage the onboarding procedure in the field.
• Ensure all new hires have all the necessary paperwork prior to their start date.
• Oversee new hire training and transition in work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or waste industries.
• Experience in managing operations, safety, and recruiting teams.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fleet management software.