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To apply, use our Driver Pre-Application or download our complete Driver Application below:

Job Duties:

• Dispatch trucks for sand and gravel jobs for day of and next day deliveries
• Develop and schedule orders with respective plants/scales and participate in coordinating trucking delivery requirements with the transportation groups.
• Work closely with plant shipping operators and scale clerks to assure that correct products and quantities are delivered in a timely manner relative to customer requirements.
• Work closely with customer dispatch and field personnel with respect to order needs and issues with a focus on developing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Collaborate with sales representatives to meet and exceed customer’s service expectations, and develop solutions to ensure smooth material movement.
• Respond to customer issues and complaints in a timely manner.
• Investigate and solve issues with shipments for both vendors and customers.
• Prepares daily sales reports and other miscellaneous reports as needed.
• Develop daily customer order rundown
• Manage execution of customer orders on a daily basis
• Effective working relations with plant, trucking, and sales personnel
• Basic materials knowledge. Understands and can concisely explain Company’s products and/or services including their composition, features, benefits and limitations

Behavioral Expectations

• Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority.
• Self-Motivated: Initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise
• Strong Work Ethic: Uses time efficiently; finds the answers and makes sure the situation is taken care of correctly.
• Commitment to Learning: Applies intellect to the fullest, welcoming activities that require one to stretch.
• Creativity: Develops innovative solutions to problems by trying non-obvious or non-traditional approaches.
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer Focus: Takes responsibility for customer relationships, keeping promises and commitments.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.
• Team Player: Establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and accountabilities. Recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary.
• Planning and Organizing: Identifies and defines clear short-term goals and/or work outcomes that are required to implement strategic goals.
• Problem Prevention/Solving: Asks series of probing questions to go beyond surface issues and fully understand the components of a problem and its root causes.
• Energetic and positive attitude

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 3-5 years experience in the transportation field.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good verbal communication and time management skills required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain satisfactory customer relations and to work through demanding situations in a fast pace environment.
• Must have intermediate to strong computer skills and have the ability to utilize different computer systems to record information and create reports.
• Must be skilled in providing excellent customer service by phone and in person
• Must have the ability to make basic mathematical computations, schedule and organize large numbers of people and equipment efficiently and quickly, and read maps and communicate effectively with customers as well as truckers.
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions; memorize and recall detailed information; handle multiple tasks concurrently; work well under pressure; and handle a high volume of calls

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please download our General Employment Application below.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, Mechanic 2 is responsible for maintaining equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments; proper paper work for maintaining records of all Sunset Logistics vehicles and equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

*Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostics test; identifying worn and damaged parts.

*Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, assembling, disassembling, and replacing components, parts, or systems, such as electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, and hydraulics.

*Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, lubricating equipment and parts, while completing checklist of inspection.

*Keeps equipment available for use by installing component and parts upgrades.

*Raise trucks, trailers, and heavy parts using hydraulic jacks and equipment.

*Perform multiple tasks at the same time.

*Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.

*Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements.

*Complete work in a timely manner.

*Complete other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

*Maintain positive relationships with other employees and owners.
*Be early, flexible and available for scheduling.

*Be neat and clean.

Qualifications & Requirements

*High school diploma or GED equivalency

*Previous experience as diesel helper and/or mechanic along with basic knowledge of heavy duty/diesel mechanical terms.

*Basic computer skills

*Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

*Strong attention to detail

*Exceptional organizational skills

*Good problem solving skills

Physical requirements

*Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, climb, reach, lie on back

*Must be able to work while standing, lying on back, bending over, reaching overhead for extended periods of time

*Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather

*Ability to lift 75 lbs.

Working conditions

*Noise level in the work environment can vary from low to severe.

*May potentially be exposed to battery acid, gasoline, diesel fuel, chemical cleaning material or other toxic materials commonly found in motor vehicle service departments, some of which may be considered hazardous.

*Occasionally exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles

*Required to wear PPE including but not limited to; safety glasses, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves and safety toed footwear.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please download our General Employment Application below.

EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – INNOVATION

For over 25 years we have set the standard in logistics by having dedicated, hardworking and committed employees servicing the Chicagoland area trucking needs.  We are grateful for our customers who have chosen to GO with us over the years.  We truly appreciate your dedication  and commitment!  Let’s Go!

Employee driven innovative logistics solutions partnering with our customers, carriers and suppliers with integrity, honesty and safety.

For over 25 years Sunset Logistics LLC has been GOing!

It started when Don J. Mueller drove for his grandfather and father.  He decided to save up for a truck of his own and managed to purchase a Ford ten wheeler at the age of 24.  In the hopes of starting his own company, he purchased two trucks in September of 1991. 

The sun was starting to set and so began…Sunset Cartage Inc.

In 2002 he expanded his fleet buying Lyman Martin Trucking who had been in business since 1923.  He did this with the anticipation of expanding his clientele into three other counties, giving Sunset Cartage Inc. the ability to work in all surrounding counties of the Chicagoland area.  In 2005, Waspi trucking companies assets were purchased, including a truck terminal. This also expanded the company in purchasing material and warehousing which established Sunset Logistics, LLC the same year.

With the 2009 economy looking dim, the company began to look for other opportunities to thrive in the market.  The company started hauling transfer loads for the waste industry. 

To go further, expand and better serve the customers needs, in 2011 a limestone quarry was purchased.  This lead to purchasing a sand and gravel pit and two other quarries. 

We have been able to GO because of our extraordinary staff and committed customers over the past 25 years.  The sun sets to rise again…LET’S GO!

Don J. Mueller
President & CEO