NIght Dispatcher (7 on/7 off)

Location

Greensboro, NC | United States

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Night Dispatch (7 On/7 Off) to join our Operations team. The Night Dispatcher will be responsible for load planning, customer service and communication with drivers/customers.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma: some college preferred
• 6-12 months of experience in a truckload environment
• Good data entry skills accuracy important
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
• Excellent work history with proven track record
• Professional, clean, neat appearance
• No conviction of felonies, serious crimes or have charges pending. However, a conviction is not an automatic disqualification of employment.
• Travel if needed
• Ability to work independently; take initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to plan and organize workload; flexibility to handle pressure and work with interruptions and meet deadlines; attention to details
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to meet work processes deadlines
• Willingness to learn and accept responsibility
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple fleets after hours. Entire Fleet Manager boards from daytime become sole responsibility.
• Communicates with drivers via Qualcomm and phone, once Driver Managers depart for day.
• Follows through with service requirements and communicates results to day shift.
• Promotes driver friendly atmosphere.
• Follows through with specified drivers on any Driver Managers' instructions.
• Ensures proper PTA's when dispatching next load to driver; maintains and monitors current PTA of trucks to destination.
• Communicates with day shift on service issues, late deliveries or drivers needing write-ups. Leaves notes for Driver Managers if necessary.
• Maintains compliance with procedures on all cigarette loads. Immediately notify the Night Operations Manager or Vice President of Operations if any problems occur.
• Notifies Director of Safety of any serious accidents.
• Works with Maintenance Department on any equipment breakdowns.
• Meets with direct supervisor as directed to discuss areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates support to the Epes Transport System, LLC Quality Management System and its objectives, as applicable.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

About Us:

Our MISSION is to be the transportation solutions provider of choice for our customers which enables them to move their products to their customers safely, timely and cost effectively.

Epes Transport System, LLC is the largest truckload carrier based in NC.

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