Dispatcher - Charlotte, NC
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Charlotte, NC, US, 28273
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Career Growth : Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
Competitive Benefits : 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
Purpose-Driven : Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
Professional Development : Dedicated training + personalized mentorship
Job Overview : The Dispatchers are expected to execute the plan, route, and schedule for an assigned fleet of trucks, trailers, and drivers to ensure optimum productivity, service levels, and revenue. They must understand and meet the needs of our customers and drivers.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Provides a high level of customer service to the assigned driver board and establishes a good working relationship with each regional general manager, facility manager, planner, driver manager, and drivers
- Communicates with customer service personnel on all levels while developing positive and solid relationships to enhance growth
- Ensures optimal driver, unit utilization, and performance through effective load adjustment by monitoring active drivers and equipment via total mail (People Net) on the assigned driver board
- Ensures drivers are contacted and report to work promptly and have accurate information to start and complete their day
- Ensures all loads are closed out in TMW, whether completed through auto-dispatch or manual and that drivers understand and utilize People Net Sat COMM
- Assists drivers with day-to-day operational and personal challenges (system, customer, equipment, and environment)
- Notifies planner, and customer service of all loads that are moved back to an "available status," answer the phone, and communicate via email in a professional manner
- Completes all trip sheets to ensure payroll is accurate every week
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Education Required : High School / GED
Job Category : Communications
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities :
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to work under stress while remaining professional at all timesAbility to listen to and understand information and ideas presented either verbally or in writingAbility to recognize, evaluate and resolve problemsAbility to communicate well with othersAbove-average writing skills and organizational skillsAbility to take direction and follow through the map Google reading skillsDetailed orientedBe proactive instead of reactiveCapable of working independently, without constant supervisionCross collaborative Experience with Excel knowledge of transportation Management Systems (TMW Preferred)Work Environment : Office Environment