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Transportation Dispatcher

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
United States, Alabama, Alabaster
2070 Corporate Woods Drive (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
Description The Transportation Dispatcher is responsible for supervising 5-12 company truck drivers transporting parts, components, and equipment to and from customer, vendor, and company locations and job sites. Knowledge of equipment used by all divisions is a requirement for this position. Success in this position requires the ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The Dispatcher will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner. The Dispatcher will advance in classification as attitude, skill level, and job performance allows. Answer incoming phone calls Provide price quotations and delivery times Schedule equipment hauling Dispatch company truck drivers Handle internal billing procedures Supervise 5-12 truck drivers, adjust payroll, and complete performance reviews Ensure DOT and company safely regulations and procedures are adhered to Ensure preventive maintenance on truck is performed as required Keeps accurate records of all work Maintains an organized workspace Share responsibility for after-hours calls Other duties assigned by supervisor Qualifications Education High School or Equivalent (required) Experience Candidates for this position must possess strong mechanical aptitude. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required for this position. (required) Skills Written Communication (required) Verbal Communication (required) Microsoft Office (required) Computer (required) Customer Service (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)