What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Pineridge Farms Inc.?
Job Summary:
The Dispatcher is responsible for taking orders, logging calls, and coordinating drivers' daily and nightly work schedules. Assists the Operations Manager with other duties as assigned
Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily and nightly dispatches (work schedules) for all drivers and disseminate to drivers daily. Maintain, edit and update throughout the day.
- Generate PRF Job Cards and email to customers daily.
- Maintain seniority list of drivers and update on a daily basis for use by Human Resources.
- Track bare rental equipment.
- Apply for DOT permits and police escorts as needed.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures for the Dispatch Position
- Maintain and administer Subhauler files.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or higher.
- 2 years of office work experience or equivalent experience in trucking industry, preferably as a driver or dispatcher.
- Knowledge of construction industry is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Candidate should be able to work well in stressful situations and have strong communication, customer service, phone and organizational skills.
- Does not supervise others.