What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator - Dispatcher position at Basin Trucking and Rental?
Responsibilities:
- Create and dispatch trucking routes that are efficient and meet customer scheduling needs.
- Work in compliance with all legal and safety requirements regarding the safe transport of equipment.
- Adjust to last minute changes in scheduling and communicate effectively with drivers and customers.
- Collaborate with management to modify routes to accommodate customer needs.
- Effectively communicate with customers concerning operational and logistical issues, changing processes and work updates.
- Answer incoming employee and customer calls.
- Monitor sudden route changes and road conditions to establish safe and timely routes for drivers.
- Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations to insure driver compliance.
- Act and communicate in a manner that will maintain a positive work atmosphere for customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
- Perform record keeping as needed.
- Maintain customer relations. Making additions, cancellations and changes regarding equipment location.
- Ensure accuracy of daily schedule information prior to dispatching driver.
- Other duties may also be assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Strong computer skills is a must.
- Previous Dispatching experience preferred.
- Must have a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, as well as being able to use other web based software.
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to handle high stress situations.
- High level of independent thinking and decision making required.
- Knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of GVW's, state regulations regarding height and weight maximums.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28