What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher/Asset Manager position at Crete Carrier Corporation?
For more than 50 years, Crete Carrier has valued both hard work and work-life balance. As a family owned business, we appreciate our employees and respect their contributions to our ongoing success. We offer employees STABILITY and a place to thrive in their careers. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Crete Carrier is at the heart of the transportation industry!
Manages a designated fleet of drivers in order to safely meet Company expectations for driver productivity and asset utilization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs supervisory responsibilities, as needed, to effectively manage drivers including coaching, planning, assigning work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
- Dispatches drivers based on available equipment and load criteria.
- Routes drivers to specific destinations as required by Company policies.
- Balances time off requests made by drivers with the operational need to move freight.
- Communicates with drivers to optimize driver productivity and reduce driver turnover.
- Monitors driver logbook hours to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Tracks all loads from the time of dispatch until delivery and resolves any service issues.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships.
- Travels as needed.
- Receives and carries out instructions.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Communicates effectively.
- Solves problems and makes decisions independently
- Demonstrates effective leadership.
- Manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Uses computers and software programs proficiently.
- Exhibits ability to read, write, talk and hear; add, subtract, multiply and divide; and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. as required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's degree; or three to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
