What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trailer Rental Operations Assistant position at Hale Trailer?
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Inc is a multi-location, full-service trailer dealership with an immediate opening at its branch located in Wendell, NC. We are looking for a rental operations assistant with experience in the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry. In this position you will be responsible for assisting the Rental Manager with all activities related to rental operations and administration.
Hale is an industry-leading, family-friendly company offering a challenging and fulfilling career opportunity with an attractive work/life balance. We offer competitive salary, excellent medical, vision & dental benefits, paid vacation and 401k and profit-sharing plan.
Responsibilities include:
- Process rental reservations.
- Roadcall management for rental units, including customer and vendor communications.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships including negotiation and procurement.
- Coordinate rental equipment deliveries/pickups and movement between branches.
- Conduct inbound/outbound inspections on rental trailers.
- Schedule preventive maintenance.
- Provide excellent customer service and build strong customer relationships with existing and new customers.
- Interface with corporate accounting and administration, as well as other branch locations as needed.
- Maintain inventory and insurance audits.
- Provide clear communication with customers regarding unit damages and insurance issues.
- Comply with the Company’s safety program.
Requirements:
- Industry experience is not necessary, but experience in the heavy-duty truck/trailer/transportation industry is a plus.
- Knowledge of trucks or trailers is helpful, but not mandatory.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must by detail oriented, and able to handle multi-tasking regularly.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Must have good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office.
- Must pass a standard pre-employment drug test.