Dispatcher

About the role

Tessera is seeking a Dispatcher for the Transportation Shop that has a positive and can-do attitude. The Dispatcher is responsible for the assignment of motor vehicles and drivers for the conveyance of freight or passengers and complies with lists of available vehicles. Additional responsibilities include the issuance of keys, record sheets, and driver credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assign vehicles to drivers to provide transportation for approved government business while ensuring the efficient and effective use of vehicles and drivers.
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and ready for issue; has basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and can communicate issues to maintenance staff.
• Maintain a system of gathering information to update fleet inventory and service records by ensuring that outgoing odometer mileage, destination, and estimated time of return, as well as return odometer mileage, return time, information from vehicle users, and other observable necessary maintenance and repair work are recorded.
• Leverage GPS system to record vehicle location and mileage.
• Manage information in Tessera and Navy Maximo, including work orders, vehicle information, warranties, maintenance data, and costs.
• Communicate with Navy Transportation personnel and provide information and reports.
• Monitor the actual release and return of fleet vehicles to ascertain the current location and user of each vehicle by establishing and/or maintaining a standard system of recording the release of the vehicle to and the return of the vehicle from the user.
• Schedule servicing of fleet vehicles, including lubrication, oil and filter changes, body and engine repair, tires, necessary warranty work, and cleaning of vehicles to ensure efficient and sound operating condition.
• Issue keys and a Fleet card with the vehicle.
• Maintain records in contractor-approved information system.
• Provide backup support for facility key issues when locksmiths are in the field.
• Provide backup support for warehouse functions when needed.
• Manage information in Maximo, including work orders, vehicle information, warranties, and maintenance data.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Transportation.

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking.
• Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.