Transportation Dispatcher

Title: Transportation Associate

Location: Springdale, AR

Duration: 3 months Contract Role with a possibility of extension

Job Description:

• This position no longer requires a college degree.
• The schedule 18:00-06:00 (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) means this is an overnight shift lasting 12 hours per workday.
• This entry-level management position is responsible for learning all aspects of fleet operations at Client.
• This position will work with an experienced supervisor to gain the necessary training and knowledge to prepare them for success within fleet operations and within Client.
• The associate will be involved in daily duties surrounding the dispatch operations of fleet trucks including; coordinating with drivers covering unassigned loads monitoring loads for on time delivery manage driver safety and handling any problems that occur outside normal office hours.
• This position may work within varies departments within transportation including load planning shuttle regional operations to grasp an overall picture of the operation.
• You will also assume the position of weekend night daytime dispatch and other duties as the need arises.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to work a varying work schedule.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: 6 months of long-haul dispatch experience required. Knowledge of DOT regulations a plus.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Requires basic computer skills such as e-mail excel word.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Good verbal and written communication skills. S
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Motivated self-starter who has the desire to learn and the ability to lead and motivate others. TRAVEL: None
• Looking for people with 6 months long haul dispatch experience, not customer service experience in the transportation field. Must have recent, relevant experience.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• what is your current location with zip code?
• what is the best email and contact number to reach you?

Ability to Commute:

• Springdale, AR (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springdale, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17 - $22