What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Blue Max Trucking, Inc.?
Job Purpose: Effectively and efficiently communicate with our fleet of truck drivers via 2-way radio/GPS Messaging on Tablets/phone; Convey daily dispatch information each afternoon/morning at latest for upcoming day (throughout current day as needs change), and monitor GPS/radio throughout the day to guide, supervise, and aid drivers as needed.
· Prioritize situations as they arise to handle them in an appropriate time and manner
· Maintain communication with all drivers throughout the day to ensure correct and timely deliveries
· Communicate with Shop Manager for real time maintenance and repair schedules
· Confer with customers to address and schedule requests for service
· Prepare/distribute/display daily work schedules for drivers
· Perform daily Audit of previous days tickets, verify, organize, and prepare for billing department utilizing systems available to do so.
· Determine type and amount of equipment needed to perform requested work
· Advise drivers throughout the day of any known traffic problems, weather conditions, or other jobsite or roadway hazards
· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks in a timely manner and offering additional assistance when/where needed
· Early morning hours required daily
· Long hours required often
· Review/Process/Onboard applications for new drivers & actively recruit new drivers.
Skills/Qualifications:
· Demonstrate excellent Verbal Communication over the 2-way radio, GPS, & phone
· Ability to listen, speak plainly and multitask
· Organization, and Attention to Detail
· Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
· Proficient with Samsara GPS &/or similar GPS tracking/reporting systems
· Display Professionalism, Customer Focus, and Decision Making skills
· Think/react quickly on your feet to handle all circumstances including emergency situations
- Previous experience dispatching Dump trucks and or Dump trailers is preferred
Personal Attributes:
· Sound Work Ethics
· Respectful to Customers and Fellow Employees
· Trustworthy
· Self-Motivated
· Initiative
*The Dispatcher understands that these requirements and job description examples may be added to at any time, they accept this, and they welcome new challenges as they come. We encourage former military to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Very competitive. We can discuss
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Early Morning Start
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- 1 year experience with Dispatching Dump trucks and/or trailers (preferred)
- Military Logistics experience will be considered as well
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person