Transportation Operations Coordinator

Transportation Operations Coordinator

Robert Half is partnering with a growing transportation services company in Poway to hire a motivated and hands-on Transportation Operations Coordinator. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a hardworking, go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to jump in wherever needed to support both dispatch and warehouse operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the center of daily operations-coordinating crews, supporting logistics, and assisting in the warehouse when necessary. Overtime of 10-20 hours per week will be required during the busy summer season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily schedules for drivers, crews, and equipment
• Oversee residential and commercial job assignments to ensure timely completion
• Monitor job progress and proactively resolve delays or service issues
• Communicate updates, route changes, and instructions to field personnel
• Confirm job details and logistics with customers and internal teams
• Maintain accurate records of job orders, time logs, and mileage tracking
• Assist with staging equipment and preparing materials for scheduled jobs
• Support loading and unloading coordination as needed
• Help maintain inventory records and ensure proper documentation
• Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to align job schedules with equipment availability

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in dispatching, logistics, transportation, scheduling, or operations
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and direct field teams
• Comfortable working in both an office and warehouse setting
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
• Willingness to work 10-20 hours of overtime during peak summer season
• Hardworking, dependable, and eager to grow within the organization
• Demonstrated leadership potential and strong work ethic

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