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Job overview
Carlile Transportation is hiring a Dispatcher. The Dispatcher ensures a high level of customer service, efficient cargo pick‑up and delivery, and optimal equipment turn‑time while operating safely, routing and dispatching drivers, entering load information, and supporting compliance with transportation regulations.
Key focus areas include Operate safely and follow all HSSE policies and procedures., Route, schedule, and dispatch drivers, equipment, and freight loads daily/nightly, reporting to Operations., and Enter container numbers, times, and dates from drivers into the dispatch system..
Important skills include MS Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Communication, and Listening Skills. Preferred (not required): DOT Regulations Knowledge and HazMat Knowledge.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Full-Time
Individual Contrib
Fairbanks, AK, US
Position Profile
This position is responsible for ensuring a high level of customer service, efficient cargo pick-up and delivery, and optimal equipment turn-time.
Essential Duties
Operate safely and in compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures
Responsible for the routing, scheduling and dispatching of drivers, equipment and freight loads going out daily/nightly and reporting activities to the Operations group
Ensure that all container numbers, times and dates are received from drivers and enter into the dispatch system
Provides excellent customer service on the phone and when arranging for pick-ups and deliveries
Communicates with various customer sites to coordinate the movement of freight
Assist customers with setting appointments and with other issues at locations
Support the safe operation of all trucks, drivers and related trucking operations
Performs administrative functions such as printing delivery receipts, manifest shipments for trailers, create freight bills, trace shipments, etc.
Support 100% compliance with all transportation and safety regulations, Federal, State and WISHA
Prepare a variety of reports for operations, customers and for internal use
May assist with trucking and warehouse operations, as needed
Alaska - Conduct driver employee reviews
Alaska - Assist human resources with counseling statements
Alaska - May lead toolbox meetings
Alaska - May approve Driver time sheets, hourly pay review and approval
Alaska - Supervise Drivers and provide mentorship
Alaska - Specialty project oversight applicable to terminal location
Alaska - Equipment control when spotting, staging, transferring equipment between terminals, to include scheduling R&M with the shop
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of two years transportation / dispatch experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Sound understanding of DOT regulations, HazMat and OTR experience preferred
Proficient use of MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel
Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize and exhibit team player attitude
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
Demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate range: $23.90 - $37.00, plus $5.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
Employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short term and long-term disability coverage
Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
2 weeks’ vacation accrual first year
7 company holidays
7 days of sick leave annually
Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth
Shift Differentials (if applies) added onto Base Hourly Wage
Annual boot reimbursement
Working Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable Accommodations
Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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