Trucking Dispatcher

About the role

The Truck Dispatcher role is pivotal in coordinating and facilitating our fast-paced asphalt hauling operations. You will coordinate the daily scheduling, routing, and dispatching of a mixed fleet consisting of company-owned trucks and independent third-party owner-operators (sub-haulers).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of daily truck logs.
• Monitor the dispatching of company trucks, ensuring timely and optimized deployment.
• Process and accurately code time sheets for financial tracking.
• Collaborate with the truck foreman to provide support.
• Cookordinate with the current dispatcher to share the daily dispatch workload and ensure seamless coverage.
• Facilitate the relay of work orders, messages, and pertinent information between supervisors and drivers.
• Engage with supervisory personnel to address inquiries, challenges, and service or inventory requests.
• Develop and distribute daily work schedules.
• Promptly notify department leads of potential safety or equipment concerns.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Wear appropriate attire, footwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Quick learner with the ability to assimilate new information effectively.
• Team player who cultivates collaborative peer relationships.
• Attentive to detail, able to identify errors, discrepancies, and non-compliance issues.
• Effective planner and organizer, adept at managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Adaptable to changing circumstances, maintaining performance excellence and team cohesion.
• Proficient communicator in both written and verbal forms.
• Active listener who comprehends directives, inquiries, and comments accurately.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable in all tasks and interactions.
• Exceptional conflict resolution and multitasking skills to manage fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Maintains composure in challenging situations, managing emotions and avoiding aggression.
• Proficient computer skills, including spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and GPS tracking tools.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one to two years of experience as a dispatcher, demonstrating a solid understanding of the operational intricacies involved.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• A minimum of 1 year of dispatching experience (preferred).
• A valid Driver's License (preferred).