Transportation Optimization Engineer
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The main purpose of this position is to keep Werner on the leading edge and help to guide Werner to best-in-class decisions in the ever-changing marketplace through extensive research and detailed studies/testing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listedposition.
Be a key member of the Werner Innovation Committee which focuses on new technologies (Natural Gas, hydrogen, battery, autonomous, platooning, etc.) and the changing landscape on equipment (truck and trailers) and their ever-changing specifications.
Meet with vendors on many of the new technologies and study, test and meet with new entrants to the market
Research and develop equipment maintenance programs to reduce carbon footprint component. Example- Fuel, Tires, Oil and all other components related.
Manage cost and benefit analysis for engineering projects.
Develop metrics for transportation analysis.
Conduct financial and variance analysis for expenses, services, and quality.
Provide recommendations based on data analyses and research.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.
Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology, usually gained through practical experience andon-the-job training.
Skill in operating a P.C.
Good analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner when talkingwith drivers, vendors and other support staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors’ degree in Engineering required.
One to two years transportation/trucking experience.
One to two years P.C. and AS400 experience preferred.
One to two years customer service experience preferred.
Additional Information
Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.
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