What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Dispatcher position at Saia LTL Freight?
You’re an expert at customer resolutions. Managing multiple task and priorities to achieve goals is what you do best, and that’s why we want you on our team. As a City Dispatcher you will be responsible for coordinating timely movement of freight to meet customer demands, by dispatching, supervising, and scheduling pickup and delivery of freight.
Additional responsibilities:
- Supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in loading and unloading trucks and in moving and storing materials or products
- Training new employees in job duties
- Ensuring all work is performed according to company approved procedures, standards and specifications
- Providing a clean, safe environment for all personnel and visiting customers
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of transportation and/or dispatch experience
- Bachelor degree
- Knowledge of AS400
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
We are proud to offer the following benefits:
Competitive salary with bonus potential
Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
Dental Insurance
Free Life Insurance
Free Short-term Disability
401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Credit Union
Our Mission
At Saia Inc., success comes down to taking care of the people who matter most – our customers, our employees and our shareholders. The rest will take care of itself.
"Provide best-in-class service – as defined by our customers – through quality processes in an environment that respects employees, advocates safety, recognizes excellence, and builds shareholder value."
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- transportation and/or dispatch: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location