Career Path Program
It's never too early to enjoy the benefits of joining our team. Interested in becoming a part of Epes? Take a look at our internship and career path programs below.
Overview of the Career Path Program
The Career Path Program at Epes provides recent college graduates the opportunity to receive comprehensive and intensive training critical to career growth and leadership development.
Program participants rotate through various departments, such as accounting, operations, safety and sales, in order to gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of the company.
Upon successful completion of the program, the trainee will be placed within an appropriate division, where they may be responsible for managing other employees. Potential positions for program graduates include driver manager and customer service representative positions.
Overview of the Internship Program
Our paid internship program provides local college students the opportunity to receive college credit while also gaining hands-on experience and on-the-job training within the transportation industry.
Interns work closely with a trainer within a specific department, gaining the knowledge needed to determine if they'd like to pursue a career in the transportation industry.
We offer a business-casual work environment with a highly competitive salary. Our benefit package includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short / Long Term Disability Insurance
- Vacation
- Holidays
- 401k Retirement Program with company match and MORE!!!
- Bachelors in transportation, logistics, operations, business, economics, or marketing
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent work history
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- No convictions of felonies or other serious crimes
- Willing to travel as necessary
Necessary Skills
- Excellent written, oral, and listening skills
- Ability to plan and organize workload
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
- Ability to handle pressure and work with interruptions
- Ability to make difficult decisions
- Ability to work independently; strong initiative; maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work flexible hours on an as need basis
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees and customers
- Professional, clean, and neat appearance
- Proven leadership skills
Request more information
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Representative at (336)931-9702.