Dispatcher

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Dispatcher

Driveaway Transportation Company – Overland Park, KS

Get in on the ground floor with an opportunity at an exciting new company! If you are someone looking to show off your talents with a startup, we are currently seeking a full-time Dispatcher. We have an established book of customer accounts and now need help managing and growing our driver base. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communications skills, strong organization and problem resolution skills and the ability to work well within a team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties including but not limited to:

• Work independently under the guidance of V.P. of Operations.
• Help with Dispatch, Billing, Driver & Asset Records.
• Develop a strong relationship with all drivers.
• Attention to pick up and delivery schedules.
• Provide load status updates to the sales team on a daily basis.
• Quickly and accurately respond to customer requests.
• Balance customer and driver expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated problem-solver with strong desire to meet customer needs.
• Attention to detail, follow up with a call first, email second mentality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

Skills

• Strong Math skills & knowledge of US Geography preferred.
• Must have ability to work in a “fast paced” environment with a heavy volume of inbound and outbound phone calls.
• Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to solve problems.
• Prior dispatch / load planning experience

Benefits for full time employees

• Paid Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job Type and Hours:

• Full Time
• Casual dress office and atmosphere

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• 1 year of prior Dispatch experience
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid Office Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Overland Park, KS 66212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Overland Park, KS 66212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Overland Park, KS 66212