Jr. Dispatcher

Job Purpose:

The Traffic Dispatcher will coordinate and schedule drivers for pick-up and delivery in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Job Duties:

• Schedules drivers for pick-up and delivery; selects most efficient routes for each driver.
• Oversees equipment availability; assigns drivers, trucks, and extra drivers when needed.
• Consolidates orders into truckloads for specific destinations.
• Anticipates weather complications along routes and at the drivers’ destinations; communicates delays and route changes as necessary.

• Complete work tickets for drivers on a daily basis.

• Notify customer immediately of any missing equipment
• Call Power Company Foreman’s to confirm jobs for following day/week
• Maintains radio and/or phone contact with drivers; receives and dispatches response and emergency aid when needed.
• Maintains daily logs for errors and/or compliance violations.
• Monitors drivers’ working hours to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Oversees maintenance and repair schedules for vehicles.
• Assist Sr. Dispatcher as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of related experience and execution of similar duties in warehouse/freight operations required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to prepare and assign routes.
• Strong leadership skills to ensure drivers’ compliance with direction and assignments.
• Basic understanding of geographical area and mapping programs to facilitate efficient routing.
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn dispatch and recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of shipping industry.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Requires lifting and carrying of up to 50lb or more.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.