Traffic Coordinator

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver’s needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments
• Enters assignment data in computer database
• Maintains fleet equipment maintenance
• Screens drivers on daily basis utilizing Alert Meter to ensure they are reporting to work physically and mentally prepared for work; completes reasonable suspicion evaluation when necessary
• Adjusts schedule accordingly due to absenteeism, equipment breakdown, and common carrier hiring
• Negotiates rates, builds new carriers contacts with contract carriers and ensures their equipment meets DOT standards
• Supervises/assigns/routes equipment service providers when needed
• Maintains equipment maintenance/registration and internal driver qualification files
• Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance
• Set up and coordinates all hot shots
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center
• Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, OMNITRACS Routing System a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish language a plus

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel
• OMNITRACS Routing System knowledge
• Spanish language proficiency (optional)

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs

Pay

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour