Dispatcher
Dispatcher needed Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some weekends required to work in our Columbia, MD Terminal.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain contact with drivers throughout the day.
- Collaborate with management to modify daily routes to accommodate the needs of customers.
- Act as a communication liaison through the two-way truck radio system and answer incoming phone calls from drivers on the road.
- Cultivate strong relationships with drivers and customers to reduce the stress that comes with last minute schedule changes.
- Monitor any sudden route changes or road construction issues and work with drivers to establish new routes for timely deliveries
Requirements:
- 2+ years working as a dispatcher in a high-volume environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and physical.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dispatching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person