Description
We currently are seeking a Highway Dispatcher for our daily operations out of the Moose Jaw Facility, Class 1A License is a definete asset. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years highway dispatch experince. Must be fimiliar with all aspects of the Transportation Industry and able to make decisions in a high stress enviroment. Must posses a good knowledge of Produce,Meat Fresh and Frozen, Border Crossings, Dangerous goods, General Freight, Driver Daily Logs and all requirements of daily operations in relation to the Transportation Industry. Top Renumeration and benefits to qualified candidates only.
Skills and Abilities
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Work Setting
- Freight Forwarding
Dispatcher Specific Skills
- Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
- Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
- Follow-up on issues with work orders
- Keep track of shipments
- Handle wake-up calls
- Act as liaison between customers and drivers
- Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
- Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
- Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
- Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
- Maintain operator work records
- Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
- Process and transmit information and instructions
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
- Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
Ability to Supervise
- 16 - 20 people
Transportation/Travel Information
- Parking paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
- Own transportation
Essential Skills
- Significant use of memory
- Continuous learning
- Computer use
- Finding information
- Job task planning and organizing
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Oral communication
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Document use
- Reading text
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
- Fast-paced environment
Additional Skills
- Price orders
- Drive trucks
- Provide customer service
- Organize warehouse and work areas
- Monitor personnel workloads and locations
- Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
- Perform general office duties
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment
- Hire and train personnel
- Maintain work records and logs
- Operate forklift
Type of service experience
- Trucking
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Monitoring and tracking software
- Dispatch management service software
- General office equipment
- Database software
- Electronic Mail
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
- Windows
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
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