dispatcher, trucks
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Transportation. Tasks: Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries. Ensure proper functioning of equipment. Maintain work records and logs. Monitor personnel workloads and locations. Perform general office duties. Provide customer service. Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems. Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders. Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations. 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 radio equipment. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Mapping and data visualization software. Monitoring and tracking software. Electronic scheduler. Internet. MS Windows. Service experience: Trucking. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: To be determined.