Transportation Dispatcher Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

Who We Are

Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service. 

Why Join Us? 

We're committed to supporting our team members with benefits that match our values of safety, service and stability. Here's what you can expect: 

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health and vision insurance 
• Company paid dental insurance
• Company paid AD&D and life insurance 
• Paid time off with rollover hours
• Referral bonus programs 

Job Summary:

Pico Propane, a Meritum Energy Holdings Company, in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced dispatcher to join the team! The Dispatcher’s primary responsibility is to ensure all equipment, personnel, and infrastructure is scheduled for propane equipment installations and service appointments.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Schedule deliveries for customers and provide instructions to drivers and service technicians in a timely, efficient manner
• Review routes, monitor and adjust routes as needed
• Daily review of customer accounts due for delivery
• Respond to customer inquiries, address concerns, and assess overall satisfaction
• Ensures timely communication of delivery orders by maintaining open lines between management and drivers
• Keep customers updated with delivery status
• Create new delivery orders for skipped orders as needed  
• Review driver tickets to ensure all customer accounts are billed for gas delivery
• Identify equipment and tank needs
• Follow position specific processes, procedures, and safety protocol to include wearing appropriate PPE
• Provide excellent customer service
• Perform other general duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of dispatch experience in the propane and oil industry

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to provide excellent customer service  
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read a map and familiarity with the county and surrounding cities
• Prior dispatch experience in the propane and oil industry preferred
• Must be proficient in the current Microsoft Office Suite

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, using a phone, and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed in order to safely assist with duties around the office and/or plant as needed
• Must pass a pre-employment screening and background check

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Also, whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are “essential” is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location.  For questions about whether a particular function is essential in your particular role, please contact HR at (210) 245-9445.

Meritum Energy Holdings  is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.