Job Opening: Dispatcher

Full time Dispatcher

Mon-Fri, 22.00 an hour 

Located in Lathrop

8am- 4pm

Essential Functions:  Scheduling drivers to make freight delivery or collect shipments and packages Communicating with customers and vendors about freight details, pickup and drop-off times, and special requests Planning predetermined routes for drivers Identifying traffic problems and issues and creating appropriate corrective action plans to achieve desirable results on time. Preparing general dispatch documents for management, as well as pulling any documents that employees, customers, or vendors will need Maintain a record of all dispatch calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pick-up times Monitoring truck repairs and maintenance schedules Logging vendor complaints or concerns  Answering phone calls from vendors, customers, and management and helping them as needed. Other duties as requested

  SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Strong aptitude for time management Excellent understanding of local and state traffic laws and regulations Ability to make quick changes in routing  Strong interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize and multitask Deep understanding of computer software and technologies Able to read, write and speak English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  This is a clerical administrative position in a professional office setting. The employee is frequently required to sit. Occasionally stand, walk, use hands, stoop, bend and reach. Extensive use of a phone and a PC is required. Position may require to work remotely at times.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or oth

Dispatching experience required 

Scheduling drivers 

Computer literate