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)
Job Posting 22-22
Dispatcher
Wed-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Internal/External
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary
Location: Springfield, OH
Salary Grade: Salary
Primary Function
Dispatcher roles includes, planning, scheduling, coordinating and controlling drivers loads and equipment. Responsible for dispatching products safely and efficiently. Ability to work in fast paced environment. Maximize productivity and utilization of employees (drivers) and equipment (tractors/trailers) through communication and provide steps with safety and customer service.
Performance Responsibilities – Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate and/or possess the following competencies:
Ability to follow directions
Courteous and professional manner
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Ability to plan and oversee multiple activities and make decisions for all areas.
Must be reliable, punctual and dependable
Excellent organizational skills
Efficiently work independently and with a team
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to appropriately respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, and/or management.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use repetitive motions, walk, stand, stoop, climb, balance, pull, push, and reach. Employee must be able to use hand dexterity/grasping/feeling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Wheeler Trucking’s Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Wheeler Trucking is an equal opportunity employer. Wheeler Trucking prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.
Disclaimer - Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
If interested in position, please go to www.wheelertrucking.com to fill out an application by Friday, July 22nd.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person