What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port Dispatcher position at AJR TRUCKING.?
MDB Transportation is looking for a reliable and dependable full-time Port Dispatcher to be a point of communication between our truck drivers and dispatch.
The ideal candidate needs at least 2 years prior dispatching experience within the Port of LA/Long Beach. The perfect candidate will have knowledge of all terminals, making terminal appts, routing drivers to correct terminals, coordinating deliveries, knowledge on per diem, demurrage, and minimizing dry runs to terminals. Strong knowledge of steamship lines and container yards. Other requirements are good communication, the ability to multi-task, and eventually take appropriate action with little supervision once fully trained.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate needs at least 2 years prior dispatching experience within the Port of LA/Long Beach. The perfect candidate will have knowledge of all terminals, making terminal appts, routing drivers to correct terminals, coordinating deliveries, knowledge on per diem, demurrage, and minimizing dry runs to terminals. Strong knowledge of steamship lines and container yards. Other requirements are good communication, the ability to multi-task, and eventually take appropriate action with little supervision once fully trained.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments for empty terminations and or import loads out when requested or missed loads.
- Dispatch work to drivers according to scheduled appointments.
- Make sure deliveries are on time and any issues/delays are reported to the customer.
- Prioritize calls/texts according to urgency and importance.
- Monitor our GPS to route and know the status of drivers to maximize our turnarounds.
- Update computer systems in a live manner with the appropriate route or delivery status as well as in/out times.
- Add notes into TMW (dispatch system) for any delays, dry runs, yard stops, missed loads, missed empty appointments, or anything of that nature.
Skills:
- 2 years port drayage dispatching.
- Proficient in English and Spanish (oral and written).
- Knowledge of TMW dispatch system, Excel, Google Sheets, and other data-keeping programs.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Active listener with excellent communication skills.
- Have knowledge of DOT regulations.
- Fast learner.
Schedule:
- Tuesday-Thursday 2:00pm-12:00am
- Friday 1:00pm-10:00pm
- Saturday 6:00am-4:00pm
- Off: Sunday-Monday
Benefits:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Sick Days
- Vacations
Dispatcher
American Transportation -
Long Beach, CA
Port Engineer
Centerline Logistics Corporation -
San Pedro, CA
Port Captain
Curtin Maritime -
Long Beach, CA
