What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Trius Trucking?
We are looking for a reliable Dispatcher to act as a communication point for emergency and non-emergency calls. You will receive requests, transmit messages, and track vehicles. The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator and remain calm and composed, especially in emergencies. You must be able to multi-task and take the appropriate action with little supervision. The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.
Responsibilities
- Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information
- Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions
- Receive and dispatch orders for products or deliveries
- Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
- Use radio, phone, or computer to send crews, vehicles, or other field units to appropriate locations
- Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule
- Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles, and requirements
- Enter data in the computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities, and other information
Skills
- Proven experience as a dispatcher or relevant position
- Tech-savvy with knowledge
- Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
- Active listener with excellent communication skills
- Sound judgment and critical thinking
- Fluent in Spanish
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $24