--- title: Transportation Manager at RK in Aurora, CO description: RK is hiring for the Transportation Manager role in Aurora, CO. Pays $100K–$120K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/transportation-manager-at-rk-01a10de2-f303-7973-8c22-576d646df0ed date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join RK as Transportation Manager in Aurora, CO. Pays $100K–$120K per year. Full-time, on-site role. Requires 3+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/smlzub.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [RK](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rk-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Aurora, CO | | **Salary** | $100K/yr - $120K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** RK sponsors H-1B visas. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RK. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $65,000 – $104,000 a year (median $78,000). ## Description **Transportation Manager** Aurora, CO $100,000-$120,000/year + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility **This position will be working onsite at our corporate headquarters in Aurora, CO** **Drive the Work. Deliver the Difference.** At RK Industries, every successful project starts with the right materials arriving at the right place at the right time. As our Transportation Manager, you'll oversee transportation, dispatch, and third-party carrier operations supporting RK's headquarters, fabrication facilities, warehouses, and project sites. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional service while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, compliance, and cost control. **What You'll Lead** - Manage and mentor Dispatchers and Transportation Coordinators. - Establish operating standards, training programs, and succession plans. - Execute efficient routing, load planning, and resource allocation strategies that maximize fleet utilization and meet customer and project deadlines. - Build and manage high-performing carrier and driver partnerships to ensure reliable capacity, strong service levels, and consistent operational execution. - Ensure shipment readiness and real-time visibility by proactively coordinating logistics requirements, mitigating disruptions, and communicating recovery plans to key stakeholders. - Reduce transportation costs and improve operational efficiency through route optimization, load consolidation, KPI management, and continuous process improvement initiatives. - Maintain regulatory compliance and operational continuity by managing transportation risks, resolving service failures, and implementing effective contingency and recovery strategies. - Leverage transportation technology, telematics, ERP systems, and analytics tools to improve decision-making.Monitor transportation budgets, forecasts, and cost-saving opportunities **What You Bring** - 7+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, or carrier management.3+ years leading transportation, dispatch, operations, or logistics teams. - Experience managing third-party carriers, contracts, rates, service levels, and performance metrics. - Strong understanding of transportation operations, customer service, and operational planning - Experience in construction, industrial manufacturing, fabrication, prefabrication, or project-based logistics environments - Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, fleet safety, and transportation compliance. **Why Build Your Career at RK** **Build bigger.** Lead sophisticated, high-profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well. **Have a voice.** Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build. **Build with an integrated team.** Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities. **Develop who's next.** Build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands-on learning, and RK University. **Build for the long term.** Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader. **Your Benefits** - Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays - Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with a HDHP/HSA option which RK will contribute $100 per month. - 401(K) with company match - Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at solving complex logistics challenges, and enjoy leading teams that deliver results, we want to hear from you. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis ## Skills - Construction - Operational Planning - Performance Measurement - Logistics - Coordinating - FMCSA Regulations - Fabrication - Communication - Resource Allocation - Fleet Safety - Carrier Management - Customer Service - Business Continuity - Regulatory Compliance ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Discounts/Reimbursements - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at RK](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rk-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Logistics & Transportation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Supply Chain Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/supply-chain-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Transportation Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/supply-chain-management/transportation-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56961 jobs - [Specialty Trade Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 31227 jobs - [Aurora, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/aurora?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3646 jobs - [RK](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rk-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 169 jobs ## Related pages - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56961 jobs - [Specialty Trade Contractors](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/specialty-trade-contractors?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 31227 jobs - [Aurora, CO](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado/aurora?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3646 jobs - [RK](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rk-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 169 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)