Do you have two years of prior dispatching experience in the transportation industry?Advantage Resourcing is actively in search of reliable and experienced individuals in Houston, TX, for a rewarding role as a Dispatcher with our successful client. Seize the chance to join a team of impact-driven, logistics professionals and apply today for this exciting temp-to-hire opportunity!
Pay: $21 per hour
1st Shift Hours: 7 AM - 5 PM
3rd Shift Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM
Essential Functions:
- Schedule and dispatch drivers, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations according to driver or customer requests, and contract requirements, using TRS, SAMSARA, and any other applicable company program(s).
- Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules when breakdowns occur en route.
- Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers, supervisors, and the shop.
- Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment.
- Prepare daily work reports and run schedules to ensure no service disruptions.
- Maintain working relationships with the driver pool in a professional, ethical, and polite manner.
- Track vacations and call-offs for all drivers.
Employee Benefits/Perks: We offer weekly pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus potential, a business casual dress code, cafeteria access, and more!
Qualifications:
- Two years of prior dispatching experience in the transportation industry.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road - logistics.
- Familiar with DOT Hours of Service Rules and Regulations.
- Proficiency in administrative and clerical procedures/systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Excellent listening, decision-making, analytical, and time-management skills.
- Flexibility regarding scheduled hours and willingness to travel as needed.
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