Assistant Terminal Manager

Company Overview

Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (COI) is one of the largest independent oil companies in the Southeast, serving the region since 1921. It operates strategic ocean terminals in Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; and Jacksonville, FL, and numerous terminals along the Colonial and Plantation Pipeline, supplying gasoline and diesel fuel throughout the Southeast. Colonial Oil, Inc. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc.

About the Role

The Assistant Terminal Manager is responsible for the growth, development, and management of assigned terminal(s) by promoting strong partnerships with the sales team, operations, drivers, vendors, and customers. The role also plays a vital part in the professional growth and development of employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute strategic plans to support growth.
• Train, motivate, and enable the operations team.
• Administer all aspects of safety programs.
• Oversee fleet maintenance in accordance with company and DOT standards.
• Ensure efficient dispatch, minimizing costs and sales‑to‑delivery timelines.
• Maintain DOT compliance, IFTA mileage, driver logs, and DVIRS.
• Supervise inventory management functions and site product integrity program.
• Negotiate with vendors to lower operations costs.
• Assist with deliveries, field maintenance on pumps and tanks, and warehouse duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in petroleum maintenance management preferred.
• Strong understanding of DOT rules and regulations and the motor carrier environment.
• Class A or B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements and at least 2 years professional driving experience required.
• 24/7 reliability and response for operations support required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong HSSE track record, particularly with road safety management, highly desired.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel is required as needed for company meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Eligibility Requirements

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from qualified individuals. The company prohibits discrimination and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.