Traffic Coordinator

About the role

Triple-S Steel is a family-owned business that has grown into one of the largest suppliers of structural steel products in the country. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and strong core values, we pride ourselves on creating a culture where team members are empowered to make a difference and grow professionally. The Traffic Coordinator schedules, assigns, and directs drivers and vehicles to transport steel/products and coordinates drivers according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver’s needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.
• Monitors daily and promptly addresses critical safety issues and maintenance issues.
• Daily routing and route compliance with deliveries and pick-ups.
• Monitors driver compliance regulations with DOT and company policies (physically inspect equipment daily).
• Assign and direct drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance.
• Screens drivers on a daily basis using 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 carrier contacts with contract carriers, and ensures their equipment meets DOT standards.
• Supervises/assigns/routes equipment service providers when needed.
• Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance.
• Sets up and coordinates all hot shots.
• Maintains equipment maintenance/registration and internal driver qualification files.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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