A well-established bulk petroleum transportation company, located in Southern California, is actively seeking a qualified and dedicated full-time Petroleum Transportation Dispatcher. This role involves efficiently coordinating and directing the movement of trucks and fuel products to ensure safe and timely deliveries. Utilizing a computerized dispatching system, the dispatcher will construct daily delivery routes to optimize customer satisfaction and operational profitability. We are seeking an individual who excels in a fast-paced environment, embraces adaptability, and possesses a competitive edge. The ideal candidate will exhibit proactive communication, contribute as a key team member, prioritize customer satisfaction, and consistently demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
Duties & Responsibilities:
 

• Coordinate bulk fuel deliveries with customers and drivers.
• Enter customer orders and promptly respond to customer inquiries.
• Manage customer fuel inventories.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing dispatch communications, including phone calls, emails, and instant messages with customers and drivers.
• Communicate critical events to management in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Dispatch Manager, Maintenance, Billing, and other levels of management.
• Utilize software tools (Creative Energies Total Dispatch) to build and implement a daily dispatch plan, ensuring safe driver routes aligned with customer expectations and safety guidelines.
• Monitor dispatch technology platforms, including dispatching systems, tank level monitors, GPS programs, and driver messaging systems.
• Address and resolve any issues or concerns that may arise during transit or loading/delivery.
• Demonstrate adherence to safe work and risk management practices, promoting safety.
• Prioritize deliveries for timely completion.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• Build strong relationships with customers, drivers, and support staff.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements & Qualifications:
 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in the petroleum fuel environment and transportation field preferred. 
• Strong computer literacy including experience with MS Suite, Creative Energies software a plus. 
• Knowledge of the Southern California geography and freeway systems. 
• Initiative-taking, critical thinker with the ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Highly organized, manage time efficiently, detail and accuracy oriented, with ability to prioritize.
• Thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. 
• Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work well with a wide range of individuals. 
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA compliance regulations, federal and state standards is a plus. 

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:
 

• Work is performed in a standard office environment. The individual will be working in a stationary position for extended periods of time, constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery and will occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, etc.

Schedule:

• Full-time, shift work.
• 8–12-hour shifts. 
• Occasional nights, weekends and holidays are required depending on the company’s needs.
• On-site at our Ventura Office.

Education & Experience:

• High School education or equivalent. 
• Logistics or transportation degree preferred. 
• Previous dispatch experience required; fuel transportation dispatch preferred. 
• Previous customer service experience preferred. 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – HMO and PPO Plans available. 
• Aflac Insurance available. 
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time. 
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with generous employer match. 
• Great working environment. 

Salary:

• $70,000.00 annual salary (based on candidate experience). 

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