dispatcher, trucks

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Transportation

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Maintain work records and logs
• Provide customer service
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Receive payment for goods or services

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Service experience

• Trucking

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability