truck dispatcher

Location

Markham, ON | Canada

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Transportation

Tasks

• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Dispatch personnel as required by emergency situations
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Operate computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
• Operate radio equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Job tags

Salary