truck dispatcher

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• 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
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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