dispatcher, trucks

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
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
Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
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
Contact customers to deliver requested wakeup calls
Supervision
5-10 people
Computer and technology knowledge
Dispatch management service software
Monitoring and tracking software
Electronic mail
Electronic scheduler
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Internet
MS Windows
Service experience
Trucking
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Tight deadlines
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week