Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Transportation
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Ensure proper functioning of equipment
- Maintain work records and logs
- 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 cross border dispatching regulations and practices
- Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
- Maintain vehicle operator work records
- Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
- Operate radio equipment
- Receive requests for emergency assistance or service
- Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
- Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Dispatch management service software
- Mapping and data visualization software
- Monitoring and tracking software
- Electronic scheduler
- Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
Service experience
- Trucking
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Drug test
- Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available