Dispatcher jobs in Modesto, CA

Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dispatcher
  • Associated Feed & Supply
  • Turlock, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Dispatcher

    Department: Transportation

    Location: Turlock, CA

    Employment Category:  Full Time

    FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

    Pay Range: $24 - $29/hr.

    SUMMARY
    Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Dispatcher is responsible for incoming calls from drivers, sales staff and customer service; gathering and recording delivery time information and delivery status on selected accounts. Assists with other functions required of the Transportation Department


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Assist customers, both internal and external, by answering questions and providing information over the telephone and in person
    • Communicates with management and customer service on route driver locations as requested, deliveries that will not be made within delivery windows, and truck breakdowns
    • Gathers and records delivery time information from route drivers
    • Check, tabulate, or enter data as needed
    • Research and resolve discrepancies related to customers
    • Perform a variety of general clerical duties including computer data entry, typing, and maintaining files and records
    • Assist with Department projects
    • Reassigns drivers to delivery routes as needed
    • Answer customer phone calls and route calls to the correct recipients
    • Monitor electronic gps/eld activities on a daily basis or as needed
    • Participates in the required monthly safety training to assure drivers are current

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Special projects and/or other related duties as assigned

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Principles of customer service
    • Basic mathematics
    • Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment
    • 10-key proficiency; good data entry skills
    • Computer proficiency including Word, Excel, Outlook
    • SAP experience preferred


    Ability to:
    • Perform procedures in an organized and accurate manner; meet deadlines regularly
    • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and customers
    • Operate a computer for a variety of applications
    • Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and outside customers
    • Work independently with minimal supervision
    • Problem solve and research issues
    • Take and follow directions to stay on task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining tact and composure  

    Experience and Training Guidelines:
    • Two (2) years of dispatching experience
    • High School Diploma or equivalent

    SPECIAL DEMANDS

    Physical and mental requirements
    • Frequent use of keyboard
    • Frequent sitting for long periods of time
    • Occasional bending or squatting
    • Frequent decision-making and concentration
    • Frequent exposure to noise
    • Frequent reading and close-up work
    • Frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone
    • Frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing, grasping, holding and reaching
    • Frequent decision-making and concentration

    Working conditions
    • Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment
    • Occasional travel required

    Our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discriminatory employment practices abiding by the regulations as outlined by the EEOC. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

  • 12 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • KOOL PAK, LLC (ND)
  • Modesto, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Kool-Pak LLC, the leaders in worry free LTL shipping, is hiring a local pickup and delivery fleet Dispatcher! Position: Dispatcher Location: Modesto, California Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • Sysco
  • Turlock, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company: US1158 FreshPoint Central California, Inc.Zip Code:95382Minimum Level of Education:High School or EquivalentMinimum Years of Experience:3 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage: Comp...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • First Student
  • Merced, CA FULL_TIME
  • First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 sch...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Sheriff's Dispatcher I/II
  • Tuolumne County
  • Sonora, CA FULL_TIME
  • ***Hiring Incentive For Regular Full-Time Positions*** New employees hired or current employees promoted into this classification will be eligible for the following hiring incentives: Hiring Incentive...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Sheriff's Dispatcher I/II
  • County of Tuolumne
  • Tuolumne, CA FULL_TIME
  • ***Hiring Incentive For Regular Full-Time Positions*** New employees hired or current employees promoted into this classification will be eligible for the following hiring incentives: Hiring Incentive...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Dispatcher
  • MTM, Inc.
  • Manteca, CA
  • MTM Transit is Hiring! The Dispatcher works to direct the day-to-day route and trip operations. Assists with organizing ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Class A Truck Driver
  • Stericycle Inc.
  • Stockton, CA
  • Title: Local Class A Truck Driver Work Location: Stockton, CA **This position requires complying with all state, local, ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Merced, CA
  • Overview: Mercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for mor...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Office Assistant With Bookkeeping/Dispatching Experience
  • Stanislaus Towing services
  • Modesto, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Stanislaus Towing Services at 1307 Angie Avenue in Modesto, CA. is looking for one excep...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sonographer-Gen/Vasc
  • TridentCare
  • Modesto, CA
  • Shift: Full Time 2500 relocation Salary: $46.00 to $55.00 hourly Provide mobile ultrasound service.Majority of work acti...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Dispatcher
  • University of the Pacific
  • Stockton, CA
  • The Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for receiving and transmitting routine and emergency telephone and radio mes...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Local Class A Driver
  • Stericycle Inc.
  • Stockton, CA
  • Title: Local Class A Driver Work Location: Stockton, CA **This position requires complying with all state, local, custom...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dispatcher
  • Rank Investigation and Protection Inc.
  • Modesto, CA
  • Job Description Job Description COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR POSITION If you are looking to get out of your ho hum job and be...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Modesto /məˈdɛstoʊ/ (Spanish for "modest"), officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, it is the 18th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Modesto–Merced combined statistical area. The Modesto Census County Division, which includes the cities of Ceres and Riverbank, had a population of 312,842 as of 2010[update]. Modesto is located in the Central Valley, 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno, 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, ...
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Income Estimation for Dispatcher jobs
$44,558 to $60,654
Modesto, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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