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United Petroleum Transports

Norcross, GAJobNo compensation foundTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Norcross, GA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

United Petroleum Transports is hiring a Dispatcher. The Fleet Dispatcher at United Petroleum Transports coordinates load assignments, promotes safety, manages paperwork, and communicates with drivers and customer service to ensure timely, compliant deliveries.

Key focus areas include Promote safety in all actions, Control and complete required paperwork, and Plan driver trips around load and safety guidelines.

Successful candidates bring High School Education Or Equivalent and One Year Dispatching Experience Or Customer Service Experience. Important skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Communication, DOT Regulations Knowledge, Time Management, and Self-Starter.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft WordExcelCommunicationDOT Regulations KnowledgeTime ManagementSelf-StarterDetail OrientedConfidentialityProfessional DemeanorInterpersonal SkillsDependabilityBasic Computer SkillsVerbal and Written CommunicationKnowledge of DOT RegulationsPrioritization and Multi-Project ManagementDetail Oriented Work Habits

Qualifications

High School Education or EquivalentOne Year Experience Dispatching or in Customer Service AreaAbility to Sit for Long PeriodsAbility to WalkAbility to Lift Up to 20 PoundsAbility to Perform Repetitive MotionsAbility to Hear and See

Full job description

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage None

Category Admin - Clerical

Description

The Fleet Manager is responsible for dispatching loads to our customers.

A Day in the life of a Fleet Dispatcher:

  • Promote safety in all actions

  • Control and complete paperwork as required

  • Safely plan driver trips around load/customer expectations and safety guidelines

  • Communicate with drivers regarding company and customer requirements

  • Relay to customer service any issues that need to be relayed to the customer

  • Assisting the drivers in planning routes and building loads

  • Prioritize loads for timely delivery

  • Track and trace all current loads in transit and deliveries

  • Assign loads to drivers in a fair and equitable manner

  • Assisting the drivers with planning for the safe and timely transit of fuel by helping them maintaining legal hours of service/ELD logs throughout their trip to destination

  • Communicate with drivers during check-ins throughout pickup, transit, and delivery

  • Monitor store inventories

  • Put a friendly, professional face forward when dealing with not only the drivers, but customer service and all support staff

  • Communicate with CSC Manager, Asst. CSC Manager, and Customer Service Reps as required

  • Comply with all corporate policies and procedures and all health and safety policies

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Carry out other duties assigned by CSC Manager as required

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • High School Education or equivalent

  • One year experience dispatching or in the customer service area

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state standards

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

  • Self-starter with detail oriented work habits

  • Able to maintain confidentiality

  • Display professional demeanor

  • Good interpersonal skills; able to work well with wide range of individuals

  • Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules

  • Basic computer skills (word & excel)

  • Knowledge of basic company employment policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity

  • Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds)

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