Specialist, Central Dispatch

· Full-Time - 40 hours

An established LTL freight carrier is currently seeking highly qualified Central Dispatchers at our General Office in Richmond, Va. As a Central Dispatcher you will function to facilitate service performance and cost control. Monitor “ ton mile “, equipment balance, and reduce non-productive dispatches. Qualified candidates will interact with drivers, terminal team members, as well as local Central Dispatch team members to ensure the most successful outcome. LTL dispatching knowledge, good communication skills, and working well in a team environment are just a few of the attributes that will make for a successful candidate.

Common Roles

· Planning, scheduling, and assigning freight with established schedules and or alternative drivers. This is done to ensure the optimum movement keeping service and cost in mind.

· Observing all loads within assigned region to ensure timely transit. Follow up on delays, late departures and late arrivals.

· Dispatch and arrive Line Haul drivers . May use Omni-Tracs to ensure electronic logging and dispatching are occurring real time.

· Follow all DOT and Haz Mat requirements for hours of service and proper load placarding. May be asked to provide BOL’s and or shipping documentation to drivers and or terminal dispatchers.

· Multi tasking in a fast paced environment , time management skills are necessary. Various communication skills are in use to perform at the level of competence required to include Skype, Email, Phone conversations, and Omni-Tracs messages to drivers..

· A synergistic relationship is required between the management team in the General Office, the many terminals, drivers, and senior management teams to accomplish our mutual goals.

· Operations in Central Dispatch are open at all times, and all Dispatchers are considered Operations Essential.

· These roles are not all inclusive and there are additional functions that will be required.

Qualifications

· College degree preferred. Transportation knowledge in the LTL industry may be taken into consideration .

· One year experience of LTL Dispatch experience recommended.

· Transportation experience with understanding freight movement and scheduling is highly preferred.

· Strong communication skills. Positive attitude with the ability to read and understand instructions and verbal communications.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Skype.

· Able to work independently, or within a team environment and maintain a high level of accuracy and proficiency.

· A solid working knowledge of US Geography.

· We operate 24 hours a day, to include weekends , holidays, and inclement weather conditions. Candidates will need to understand the requirements to provide the service to our customer’s is paramount to the success of our team.

· Candidates will conform to company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct.

· Complete all tasks timely and accurately, completing all functions within the shift.

· All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen a criminal history background check.

· Be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Types: Part & Full Time

Salary: $17.50 - $19.00 /hour

Work in office, no remote work available

This job is through a temp agency and offers no benefits or accrued vacation time.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dispatchers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person