What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Dispatcher position at Area Storage and Transfer, Inc.?
Area Storage Transfer is a family-owned company that has been hauling mail and general freight for over 30 years. We are looking for Dispatchers with transportation experience to join our team member in our Harrisburg, PA location.
What are we offering?
$24 to $27 per hour
Overnight positions available
Benefits include:
Medical Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Short term and Long term disability
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
6 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Personal Vacation days
Responsibilities:
Schedule and dispatch truck drivers to pickup and deliver loads to customers.
Duties may include using telephone or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress. Schedule or dispatch drivers to appropriate locations to ensure proper route coverage
Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules.
Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
Collect CDL/DOT documentation
Ensure proper start /end times for drivers
Prepare daily work and run schedules.
Receive or prepare work orders.
Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories.
Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
Record and maintain files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, or other dispatch information.
Determine types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required, according to work orders or specifications.
Advise personnel about traffic problems, such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, or other hazards.
Education:
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Salary : $24 - $27