Dispatcher, Trucks

Work setting

• Rural area
• Construction
• Freight forwarding
• Repair and maintenance services
• Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Perform general office duties
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• 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
• Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Mapping and data visualization software
• Electronic mail
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Internet
• MS Windows

Service experience

• Trucking

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)