On-site Fleet Dispatcher

We are looking for a fleet dispatcher for our Lathrop facility. You will be the liaisons between our dispatching team and drivers. You will relay information from dispatching lead to drivers such as instructions on where to go and what to do when they arrive. You may also pass along messages from drivers to other dispatchers about issues that arose during a delivery or other concerns.

You must be able to effectively communicate with both parties in order to fulfill their duties. This requires strong interpersonal skills and an attention to detail.

Your responsibilities:

• Communicating with customers about delivery details or pickup times and special handling requests.
  
• Assist in planning predetermined routes and accommodating route changes as needed.
  
• Assist in preparing dispatch documents as well as generating delivery bills and invoices.
  
• Maintaining records of dispatched calls driver routes route changes as well as delivery and pickup times.
  
• Keeping track of transportation regulations and laws to ensure that truck drivers comply.
  
• Reviewing drivers logs including dispatched calls and arrival times.
  
• Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules.
  
• Logging customer shipping schedules and complaints.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
  
• Associate degree in transportation or logistics would be advantageous.
  
• 12 years of experience in a similar industry.
  
• Exceptional ability to schedule drivers plan routes and dispatch drivers to customer locations.
  
• Extensive experience in customer services as well as generating transportation bills and invoices.
  
• Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS) such as Samsara
  
• Proficiency in office software including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook Express.
  
• Ability to monitor drivers logs truck maintenance schedules and repairs.
  
• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and laws.
  
• Excellent organisational communication and time management skills.
  

Benefits

• Health insurance
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  
• Accrued paid time off
  
• Paid sick leave
  
• 6 paid holidays