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Our team is a group of talented, hardworking people who care about each other and what they do. At Sunset we are committed to providing a working environment that reflects fours key tenants: Respect, Innovation, Safety and Excellence.
RESPECT | INNOVATION | SAFETY | EXCELLENCE
We believe in supporting our employees by committing to high standards in respect, safety, innovation and excellence. Watch our video below to learn more about working for Sunset Logistics & Materials
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Controller
| Primary Purpose of Position |
| The Controller is responsible for the oversight, preparation, analysis, and distribution of the company’s consolidated financial statements, and manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes including variance analysis to ensure accurate, timely, and relevant financial reporting. The Controller, working with other management, will have ownership of achieving company performance metrics, including expense management and job profitability. |
| Responsibilities |
| · Provide monthly reporting of all company financial results by the 10th of the month following, including G/L and account reconciliations, fixed asset analyses, inventory evaluations, comparative and budgetary financial analysis, banking and cash flow, and Leadership Team reporting. |
| · Build and evaluate cost accounting structures for all areas of the business, identify inefficiencies, and work with department managers to implement cost improvements. |
| · Create, monitor, and report around budgetary controls, including providing financial analytics around all areas of financial, cost, production, operational and budgetary reporting. |
| · Routinely improve efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting functions and internal controls, including purchasing/accounts payable, billing/accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, etc. |
| · In coordination with third-party IT service providers, oversight of information systems hardware, networking, and software services. |
| · Document and maintain workflow and processes for all Finance and Accounting functions, including evaluation and maintenance of the proper systems and control environment for all entities. |
| · Lead the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions, including supervising the accounting staff team. |
| · Lead annual insurance evaluations and renewal processes for all liability, property and casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance ensuring most cost-effective insurance strategies. |
| Performance Expectations | |
| · Communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations | · Strong numerical proficiency, organization, good problem-solving skills, and excellent use of logic. |
| · Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial data analysis | · Excellent leadership skills and big-picture method in approaching tasks |
| · Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting | · Ability to translate complex financial concepts to managers at all levels |
| · Financial project management | · Ability to delegate tasks accordingly |
| Key Relationships |
| President, Director of Operations, Human Resources Manager |
| Staff Supervised |
| Billing Staff, Accounting-Clerical Staff, AP Coordinator & Broker Advocate, Accounting Clerk |
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Inside Sales Representative
Position Information | |||
Position Title | Inside Sales Representative | ||
Department | Sales | Reports To | Inside Sales Administrator |
Primary Purpose of Position |
Support the Sales Team in the areas of new customer onboarding, customer service, quoting and order management, supplier relations and pricing, and compliance paperwork administration. This includes job creation, collecting/gathering of gradations, updating and maintaining accurate customer, supplier and pricing information in the system. |
Responsibilities |
· Create and maintain quotes for customers/supplier, ensuring best pricing practices for both Company and Customers, responsiveness, and high levels of customer service. |
· Manage relationships with suppliers to optimize annual and project specific pricing and ensure site-specific product availability. |
· Manage data integrity of customer information, quotes, job set-ups/pricing and orders in sales and dispatch systems. |
· Administer new account onboarding and approval paperwork in coordination with finance team. |
· Provide best-in-class customer service for both internal and external customers. |
· Support Sales Team in other areas as assigned. |
Performance Expectations | |
· Attention to detail | · Timely sales team and customer relationships and communication |
· Detailed customer, quote, and order administration | · Strong technical competency in existing and new systems |
· Accountability to internal and external customers | · Accurate and timely communication |
Key Relationships |
VP & GM, Sales Team, Dispatch, Customers |
Logistics Representative – Sand & Gravel Division
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| Position Title | Logistics Representative – Sand & Gravel Division | ||
| Department | Operations | ||
| Reports To | Logistics Supervisor – S&G | ||
| Primary Purpose of Position |
| Supervise logistic activities for company-owned and owner-operator trucks. Collaborate with the Logistics team, Drivers, Independent Motor Carriers, Customers, and Sales to meet and exceed customers’ expectations, ensuring quantities are picked up and delivered in a timely manner to the appropriate locations. Manage customer issues and complaints efficiently and effectively. This role will also be responsible for ensuring uncompromising levels of safety and compliance in the areas of DOT (Transportation) and OSHA (General Workplace Safety). |
| Responsibilities |
Logistics Support / Scheduling:
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| Safety: · Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve written safety and compliance protocols for all companies in the areas of DOT and OSHA, including obtaining required certifications and training for the role. Conduct personnel training and guidance in all areas of safety. · Investigate and finalize all safety-related incidents, including working with applicable authorities, insurance companies, the Safety Advisory Board, applicable staff, HR, and Logistics team regarding disciplinary steps. · Through technology and other means, ensure compliance with Electronic Driver Log requirements and driver inspection reports (DVIR) processes for both drivers and shop operations. Establish company driver truck safety operating procedures and ensure daily monitoring or electronic truck safety tools (i.e., speeding, hard braking, hard turns, etc.). Based on these findings, work with the logistics team (and HR as needed) to evaluate driver performance in these areas and ensure proper corrective action is taken. Routinely audit DVIR compliance. · Maintain all reporting and inspection requirements with DOT and OSHA. · Manage regulatory-required company drug testing procedures in coordination with HR and the logistics team. · Develop and promote an incentive program based on drivers’ safety scores. · Monitor company scores on FMCSA website, keeping safety scores best in class. DataQ incidents when applicable. |
Driver Supervision:
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Asset Management and Tracking:
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Communications Management:
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| Performance Expectations | |
| · Assume responsibility and make decisions within own level of authority | · Establish department goals and work to achieve these goals. |
| · Initiate and act before being required to do so. | · Develop innovative solutions to problems by using out-of-the box thinking. |
| · Collaborate with others to address issues that arise. | · Take responsibility for customer relationships by maintaining promises and commitments. |
| · Use time efficiently, find answers and make sure situations are taken care of correctly. | · Communicate clearly and listen carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner. |
| · Apply intellect to the fullest and welcome activities that require one to stretch skills. | · Strong attention to detail. |
| · Be a role model for a positive and progressive company culture | |
| Key Relationships |
| Logistics Team, Sales Team, Shop Manager, Customers |
| Staff Supervised |
| Company Sand and Gravel Drivers, Independent Motor Carriers |
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| Skills/Knowledge: | Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, motivated, team player, detailed, good listener, problem solver | Excellent computer skills with experience in MS Word and MS Excel | ||
| Experience: | 5 years of dispatching experience with experience in Logistics | |||
| Education: | High School Diploma or Equivalent | |||
Logistics & Safety Manager
| Position Information | |
| Position Title | Logistics and Safety Manager |
| Department | Operations |
| Reports To | President |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
| Responsible for the complete oversight of the profitability and productivity of the Sunset Cartage fleet, including Logistics Supervisors, Logistics Representatives, and indirect management of all Drivers. Daily tasks include monitoring the daily operations, maintaining, and tracking all trucks within the fleet, knowledge of the daily assignments of company trucks and IMCs, tracking customer job assignments, ensuring customer satisfaction, and delivery of services. This role will also be responsible for ensuring uncompromising levels of safety and compliance in the areas of DOT (Transportation). This includes: development and continued refinement of all safety programs in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations; developing, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement surrounding all safety and compliance matters, including working with Human Resources, Logistic Supervisors and applicable staff around required disciplinary actions; ensuring all annual site inspections and reporting requirements are being met in areas of DOT; development and implementation of regular safety training courses for all personnel; management of all required drug and alcohol testing programs; ensuring timely investigation of all DOT incidences and navigation of such matters with the Safety Advisory Board. |
| Responsibilities |
| · Work diligently with the Sales team and Logistics team to oversee logistics operations and ensure delivery of services and meet customer demands. |
| · Assist in all aspects of logistics operations as needed, including driver communication, monitoring of dispatching services, and serving as a last line of defense for fulfilling customer services. |
| · Responsible for maximizing profitability of Logistics and Cartage fleets. |
| · Create a culture of high-level communication between the Logistics team, customers, and drivers regarding operational challenges, updates, and ETAs in a professional and timely manner. |
| · Maintain constant inventory of truck fleet, including trucks that need drivers, trucks out of service, number of trucks in the fleet currently being used on a day-to-day basis, and trucks not being utilized due to driver absence, PTO, and work injuries. |
| · Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve written safety and compliance protocols for all companies in the areas of DOT, including obtaining required certifications and training for the role. Conduct personnel training and guidance in all areas of safety. |
| · Investigate and finalize all safety-related incidents, including working with applicable authorities, insurance companies, the Safety Advisory Board, applicable staff, HR, and Logistic Supervisors regarding disciplinary steps. |
| · Through technology and other means, ensure compliance with Electronic Driver Log requirements and driver inspection reports (DVIR) processes for drivers. Establish company driver truck safety operating procedures and ensure daily monitoring or electronic truck safety tools (i.e., speeding, hard braking, hard turns, etc.). Based on these findings, work with Logistic team (and HR as needed) to evaluate driver performance in these areas and ensure proper corrective action is taken. Routinely audit DVIR compliance. |
| · Maintain all reporting and inspection requirements with DOT. |
| · Manage regulatory-required company drug testing procedures in coordination with HR and applicable Logistic Supervisors. |
| · Other duties as assigned. |
| Performance Expectations | |
| · Ownership Mentality: Assume responsibility and make decisions within own level of authority. | · Commitment to Learning: Apply intellect to the fullest, welcoming activities that require one to stretch skills. |
| · Self-Motivated: Initiate and act before being required do so. | · Creativity: Develop innovative solutions to problems using out-of-the-box thinking. |
| · Collaboration: Work with others to address issues that arise. | · Customer Focus: Take responsibility for customer relationships and maintain promises and commitments. |
| · Strong Work Ethic: Use time efficiently, find the answers, and make sure the situation is taken care of correctly. | · Communication Skills: Communicate clearly and listen carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner. |
| · Strong attention to detail. | |
| Key Relationships |
| Human Resources Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Sales team, Customers |
| Staff Supervised |
| Logistics Supervisors, Logistics Representatives, Company Drivers, Independent Motor Carriers |
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| Education: | Bachelor’s degree in business management, Transportation is preferred but not required. Logistics Industry Experience in lieu of degree would be considered. | |
Outside Sales Representative
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| Position Title | Outside Sales Representative | ||
| Department | Sales | Reports To | President |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and generating sales growth for the company’s trucking, aggregate mining, material supply, and related services. This position serves as the primary field contact for customers and prospective clients and is responsible for promoting company capabilities, preparing job quotations, and supporting overall business development efforts. The role requires regular interaction with contractors, developers, municipalities, brokers, and other industry partners to expand market presence and strengthen customer relationships. |
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Business Development & Sales
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Customer Relationship Management
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Industry & Community Engagement
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Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
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| Performance Expectations | |
| · Attention to detail | · Organizational skills |
| · Responsiveness to requests | · Punctuality |
| · Analytical | · Accurate and timely communication |
| Key Relationships |
| Staff Supervised |
| None |
| Position Requirements | |||
| Skills/Knowledge: | Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills | Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM or sales management software | |
| Experience: | Minimum of 3 years of outside sales or business development experience preferred, preferably within trucking, aggregate mining, construction materials, excavation, or related industries | Strong knowledge of construction, trucking, aggregate materials, or heavy civil industries preferred | |
| Education: | High School diploma or equivalent | Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required | |
Shop Manager
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| Position Title | Shop Manager | ||
| Department | Maintenance | ||
| Reports To | President | ||
| Primary Purpose of Position |
| Manage and develop the Sunset Service Center, an in-house truck and equipment repair facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations for diversified logistics and materials company. This position combines hands-on shop management with financial and strategic oversight, including profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, budgeting, cost control, vendor negotiations, KPI tracking, and long-term maintenance planning. The Shop Manager ensures the effective operation, repair, and lifecycle management of all company trucks, trailers, and equipment while leading a high-performing team of shop and warehouse staff. |
| Responsibilities |
| Operational & Shop Management: · Implement and direct policies and procedures for the shop, set priorities, assign work, and establish schedules. · Oversee P&L performance for shop operations, ensuring revenue goals, cost controls, and profitability targets are met. · Prepare and manage annual budgets for maintenance, parts, labor, and operational expenses. · Monitor financial performance against budget, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions as needed. · Track preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring DOT and AVIR compliance. · Interface with the Logistics team regarding the status of repairs, out-of-service vehicles, and scheduled PMs. · Recruit, train, and develop qualified mechanics and warehouse staff, fostering a safety-conscious and results-driven culture. · Maintain a parts inventory and manage procurement processes, ensuring cost efficiency. · Grow retail shop services for independent motor carriers. |
Driver Interaction:
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Procurement/Inventory Management/Warehouse Management:
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| Performance Expectations | |
| · Maintain financial discipline and ensure shop operations meet budgetary and profitability goals. |
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| · Ensure adherence to all Company Policy, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and MSHA regulatory requirements. |
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| · Keep equipment running, updated, and in compliance with company and legal standards |
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| Key Relationships |
| President, Safety Manager, Logistics Team, Drivers & Independent Motor Carriers, and Vendors |
| Staff Supervised |
| Shop Technicians/Mechanics and Warehouse Staff |
| Position Requirements | ||
| Skills/Knowledge: | Excellent computer skills; proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and fleet management systems | Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and MSHA compliance requirements |
| Advanced knowledge of truck, trailer, and heavy equipment maintenance strategies. | TMT/Trimble or similar fleet maintenance systems (a plus) | |
| Experience: | 10+ years of supervisory experience in fleet maintenance or related field (REQUIRED) | Experience with P&L accountability, budgeting, and KPI tracking. |
| Education: | High School Diploma/GED equivalent | |
| Physical Labor Requirements: | Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and meet pre-hire physical requirements | Ability to inspect vehicles and shop facilities in various environments |
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CA6 Recycled
CA7 Limestone
CA1 Limestone
FA6 Sand
Topsoil
Pea Gravel
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Salt
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Accepted Materials:
Asphalt
Concrete
Landscape Waste
Mixed Spoils
Vac Spoils
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA 6 Limestone
FA6 Sand
CA6 Recycled
Grade 9 Gravel
¾ Round Bedding Gravel
Accepted Materials:
Mixed Spoils
Asphalt
Concrete
KIRKLAND, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA6 Limestone
CA7 Limestone
3/8 Chips Limestone
Premium Bike Trail
Screenings Limestone
CA1 Limestone
CA17 Limestone
FA6 Sand
Rip Rap 4
Rip Rap 5
MARENGO, IL
Delivered Materials:
FA6 Sand
FA2 Sand
CA6 Limestone
CA6 Recycled Concrete
Pea Gravel
CM11 Gravel
CA1 Limestone
CA6 Recycled
Accepted Materials:
Concrete
Mixed Spoils
Asphalt
MELROSE PARK, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA6 Recycled
3” Recycled
C501 Recycled
Accepted Materials:
Concrete
WOODSTOCK, IL
Delivered Materials:
CM11 Gravel
3/8 Pea Gravel
1/8 Birds Eye Grave
FA2 Sand
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA6 Limestone
CA6 Recycled
CA7 Limestone
CA1 Limestone
FA6 Sand
Topsoil
Pea Gravel
Screening Limestone
Leaf/Mulch
Salt
Cold Patch
Accepted Materials:
Asphalt
Concrete
Landscape Waste
Mixed Spoils
Vac Spoils
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA 6 Limestone
FA6 Sand
CA6 Recycled
Grade 9 Gravel
¾ Round Bedding Gravel
Accepted Materials:
Mixed Spoils
Asphalt
Concrete
KIRKLAND, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA6 Limestone
CA7 Limestone
3/8 Chips Limestone
Premium Bike Trail
Screenings Limestone
CA1 Limestone
CA17 Limestone
FA6 Sand
Rip Rap 4
Rip Rap 5
MARENGO, IL
Delivered Materials:
FA6 Sand
FA2 Sand
CA6 Limestone
CA6 Recycled Concrete
Pea Gravel
CM11 Gravel
CA1 Limestone
CA6 Recycled
Accepted Materials:
Concrete
Mixed Spoils
Asphalt
MELROSE PARK, IL
Delivered Materials:
CA6 Recycled
3” Recycled
C501 Recycled
Accepted Materials:
Concrete
WOODSTOCK, IL
Delivered Materials:
CM11 Gravel
3/8 Pea Gravel
1/8 Birds Eye Grave
FA2 Sand