Route Coordinator

Job Summary

The Route Coordinator assists route drivers in providing prompt, efficient and courteous service to all customers through utilization of routing system.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Assigns and organizes driver routes ensuring route efficiency based on stops and route costs; forecast customer pickups and driver scheduling for customers.
• Utilizes Roadnet Transportation Suite & PeopleNet software routing/navigation systems optimizing fleet routing and scheduled based on specific customer parameters.
• Completes daily and weekly reports on tickets, costs, and routing.
• Tracks and re-routes missed customer pick-ups daily; routes call-ins according to customer needs and efficiency of routing.
• Coordinates Mobile Wash Unit and Tank Delivery to customer's site for cleaning, painting, tank pickup and delivery with input and follow-up from Customer Service Representative.
• Maintains current customer accounts through personal and telephone contact ensuring quality service to each customer in coordination with Customer Service Representative.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated work experience using computers.
• Route sales and/or routing system experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Route sales and/or routing system experience preferred.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out at a plant location, office environment, Darling vehicle or personal vehicle, and in customer locations.

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