What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Administrative Assistant position at SA Recycling?
SA Recycling, an industry leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for a highly organized individual to join our team as a Transportation Administrative Assistant. In this role you will provide general administrative and clerical support for our Transportation Department by auditing, collecting, and maintaining all DOT files within the assigned territory. The Transportation Administrative Assistant will also back up the Dispatcher and Office Assistant as needed.
This position may require you to work intermittently outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
The working hours for this position are from 7:00am to 4:00pm , Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours.
SA Recycling offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
- 401k with a Company Match
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Incentives
- Company provided uniforms and PPE
- Advancement Opportunities
Responsibilities of the Logistics and DOT Coordinator:
- Partner with local and Corporate Transportation team members in ensuring all driver records are correct, up-to-date, and kept in compliance within DOT, state, and SA Recycling guidelines.
- Conduct regular audits of all files and address any areas of concern or non-compliance immediately.
- Responsible for maintaining and processing routine vehicle paperwork and status reports, to include but not limited to, titles and registration, licensing, insurance, service records, etc.
- Monitoring GPS systems and working with field technicians and/or vendors to maintain compliance.
- Partner with, and back up the Dispatch Coordinator for delivery and pick up of material and containers for suppliers and customers.
- Review, process and match contract carrier tickets and invoices for proper payment.
- Partner with Supervisor Fleet Services on PM and out of service schedules to minimize impact on suppliers and customers.
- Field phone calls / email follow-up regarding; crash events, spills, violations, citations, driver qualification and ELD issues.
Qualifications of the Logistics and DOT Coordinator:
- High School diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years employment experience in commercial trucking, preferably in operations or safety.
- Familiar with USDOT and FMSCA regulations and standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service and the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to gather and provide sensitive information to the proper parties in a professional, prompt and discrete manner.
- Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn industry specific software.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills needed.
An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.