Freights Coordinator/Break Down Specialist

2 weeks ago


Richmond VA, United States eTeam Inc Full time
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About the company
eTeam was formed in 1999 with the goal of becoming the company of choice for clients, talent and staffing professionals. Today, we’re one of the fastest-growing global companies and ranked as one of the best companies to work for by Staffing Industry Analysts. We aspire everyday to do quality work for our clients and help our talent work at some of the most amazing companies.

*Job Title: Freights Coordinator/Break Down Specialist*

*Location: Richmond, VA 23224*

*Duration: 6 Months*

*Work days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday*
*Shift: 8:00 PM - 06:30 AM EST (40 Hrs/Week)*

Job Description:
* The Break Down Specialist/Driver manager handles freight delays and assists drivers due to equipment failure, inclement weather, accidents, hazardous material (i.e., hazmat) spills, and road closures.
* He/she maintains internal communications to report the status of drivers, freight, and equipment.
* This position coordinates repairs of physical assets, controls costs, and manages vendor relationships.
* He/she facilitates driver compensation due to delays and administers distribution and reimbursement of related expenses (e.g., tolls, overweight fines, repair costs, etc.).
* The Break Down Specialist works with various internal groups (e.g., Safety, Fleet Services, etc.) to ensure quality control and safety measures.
* Note: No lifting or loading. Its office job, typing the patch information and sending over through the apps. They will be liaison between driver and customers. Truck load/dispatching experience.

Job Duties
* Coordinates Accident Management and Reporting.
* Gathers accident information from drivers to determine accident severity, evaluate equipment damage, and develop action plans.
* Serves as a liaison to minimize operational disruptions, ensure proper accident management, serve employees wellbeing, and minimize risk exposure.
* Notifies management and the Safety department of accidents to minimize costs and risk exposure.
* Secures resources (e.g., nearest operational terminal, local fire department, police, insurance adjuster, towing company, etc.) to clear accident scenes and to facilitate freight delivery.
* Determines need for drug and alcohol testing of drivers to mitigate risks and to comply with corporate policies.

Handles Hazmat Issues and Incidents
* Assists Operations with trailer hazmat labelling (i.e., placarding) requirements to ensure accuracy and to avoid regulatory infractions, penalties, and fines.
* Analyses hazmat leaks and spills occurring during freight transports to understand the severity, implement proper responses, and meet regulatory requirements.
* Coordinates the handling of hazmat incidents to ensure proper handling, avoid risks, and protect Clients interests (e.g., employees, assets, customers property, etc.).
* Maintains the hazmat data and records database to track activities and to support investigations.
* Addresses trailer placarding with state weigh stations to avoid fines and freight delivery delays.

Provides Driver Support
* Addresses driver needs related to in-route delays to ensure timely freight delivery.
* Acts as an intermediary to facilitate communication between Operations, dispatchers, and drivers.
* Provides fuel payment options for drivers to minimize freight transportation delays.
* Communicates weather and road conditions and secures lodging accommodations to promote safety, minimize risks, and mitigate delivery delays.

Coordinates Vendor Management and Invoicing for Repairs
* Maintains vendor information to ensure accurate data and to minimize cost and equipment down time.
* Reviews and approves vendor invoices for repairs to ensure accuracy, facilitate expeditious payments, and support vendor relations.
* Serves as a primary point of contact for repair vendors to communicate repair needs.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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