Job Description

Job purpose

The Dispatch Logistics Administrator receives, schedules, and updates truck orders for a company. This role will primarily work 2nd shift to support longer workdays and evening trucks.

Duties and responsibilities

• Schedule and dispatch drivers and vehicles to appropriate locations.
• Create and communicate daily work schedules to appropriate contacts.
• Coordinate and communicate truck breakdown issues, schedule changes and weather-related cancellations to appropriate contacts.
• Relay messages and information to and from crews, supervisors, and inspectors as needed.
• Monitor vehicle insurance cards and valid driver badges.
• Work with accounting for timesheet problems.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 1 - 3 years of similar experience in a dispatching or similar role.
• Understanding of DOT and state regulations for height and weight maximums.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at analyzing complex data and identifying discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer skills including MS Excel and Outlook.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to maintain a collaborative approach.

Working conditions

Employee will be working in a shop environment and assigned a workstation. On occasion, they will be required to attend offsite meetings or site visits.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, occasionally walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports however may be asked to help train new employees in the department.

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