Truck Dispatcher Job Description
Schedule deliveries for construcion materials, including scheduling and coordinating drivers, routes and customers. Ability to work in this fast-paced job, which requires extreme attention to detail. Monitor trucks and drivers once they’re en route, and help if an issue arises with a pickup or delivery. Perform costs and billing procedures of deliveries to report to management on a daily basis.
Truck Dispatcher skills and qualifications
- CDL Class A or B is a PLUS and will be taken in consideration on compensation
- Knowledge of trucking regulations and laws
- Understanding of how shipping, trucking and logistics work
- Analytical skillsto problem-solve and coordinate difficult situations
- Technology skills, particularly in transportation management software
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills to clearly relay information to all involved parties
- Ability to stay calm in fast-paced situations
Truck Dispatcher experience requirements
One to three years of relevant experience. This might be in, logistics, supply chain fields but preferably in trucking industry, and/or Truck Driver(CLD "A"/"B") or working for a trucking company in another role its a PLUS.
Truck Dispatcher education and training requirements
CDL Class A or B, High school diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Common degree fields include logistics, transportation or supply chain management.
Driver Licence, CDL Class A or B is a PLUS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person