What are the responsibilities and job description for the Port Dispatcher position at MDB Transportation?
MDB Transportation is looking for a reliable and dependable full-time Port Dispatcher to be a point of communication between our truck drivers and dispatch.
The ideal candidate needs at least 2 years prior dispatching experience within the Port of LA/Long Beach. Perfect candidate will have knowledge with all terminals, making terminal appts, routing drivers to correct terminal, coordinating deliveries, knowledge on per diem, demurrage and minimize dry runs to terminals. Strong Knowledge of steamship lines and container yards. Other requirements are good communication, ability to multi-task, and eventually take appropriate action with little supervision once fully trained.
The ideal candidate needs at least 2 years prior dispatching experience within the Port of LA/Long Beach. Perfect candidate will have knowledge with all terminals, making terminal appts, routing drivers to correct terminal, coordinating deliveries, knowledge on per diem, demurrage and minimize dry runs to terminals. Strong Knowledge of steamship lines and container yards. Other requirements are good communication, ability to multi-task, and eventually take appropriate action with little supervision once fully trained.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments for empty terminations and or import loads out when requested or missed loads.
- Dispatch work to drivers according to scheduled appointments.
- Make sure deliveries are on time and any issues/delays are reported to the customer.
- Prioritize calls/text according to urgency and importance.
- Monitor our GPS to route and know status of drivers to maximize our turnarounds.
- Update computer systems in a live manner with appropriate route or delivery status as well as in/out times.
- Add notes into TMW (dispatch system) for any delays, dry runs, yard stops, missed loads, missed empty in appointments or anything of that nature.
Skills:
- 2 years port drayage dispatching.
- Proficient in English and Spanish (oral and written).
- Knowledge with TMW dispatch system, Excel, Google Sheets, and other data-keeping programs.
- Organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Active listener with excellent communication skills.
- Have knowledge of DOT regulations.
- Fast learner.
Schedule:
- 10pm-6am; 11am-7pm or 12pm-8pm
- Monday-Friday
Pay: $25-$28 DOE
Benefits:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Sick Days
- Vacations
Salary : $25 - $28
Drayage Port Driver Dispatcher (Day Shift)
Integr8staff -
Carson, CA
Dispatcher
SEKO Logistics -
Carson, CA
Dispatcher
BCForward -
Carson, CA