What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at AC Pro Inc?
Overview: Dispatcher manages the daily operations of a fleet of 12 vehicles operating throughout Southern California. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, complaint, and efficient transportation activities, overseeing fleet maintenance, supervising drivers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will lead fleet operations, optimize routing and scheduling, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence
Responsibilities:
Fleet Management & Operations:
- Coordinate daily fleet operations, including 3PL logistics and inter-warehouse
- Oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, registrations, and compliance with CAL-T, DOT, and BIT standards.
- Manage vendor relationships and submit daily POs to
Safety, Compliance & Investigations:
- Lead accident investigations and implement corrective
- Monitor driver behavior via camera footage and address
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and other transportation compliance requirements.
Driver Supervision & Training:
- Hire, train, and support drivers in safety practices and operational
- Collaborate with EHS and HR to enhance safety culture and manage MVRs and pull
- Ensure drivers are equipped with necessary tools and
Route Optimization:
- Use routing software to improve delivery efficiency and reduce
- Monitor performance, idle time, and geofence
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with HR, Safety, and Operations on worker’s compensation claims and return-to-work
- Maintain open communication with branch managers and provide real-time delivery
Culture and Communication:
- Promote company values of kindness and customer service among driving
- Manage schedules, attendance, and
- Conduct regular driver meetings and daily check-
Skill Requirements:
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with drivers, warehouse staff, management, and external partners.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Quick-thinking and resourceful in addressing delivery issues, delays, or vehicle breakdowns in real time.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using dispatch software, GPS tracking systems, transportation management systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accurate logs, documentation, and ensure compliance with delivery and safety protocols.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer Service Orientation: Professional demeanor with a focus on service quality, reliability, and client satisfaction.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand on two feet, walk, twist, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more a day).
- Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 lbs. Anything over 50 lbs. requires assistance.
- Ability to use both arms and hands fully for tasks such as reaching, feeling, grasping, gripping, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be able to work in various warehouse conditions, including cold, heat, wind, dust, wet environments, and noisy surroundings
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment drug and physical screen
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5 years in transportation or fleet management
- Strong knowledge of multi-state logistics and
- Investigative and analytical skills for incident
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, bilingual (Spanish)
As a member of our team, you will enjoy:
- Competitive pay
- Medical & Dental: HMO and PPO options
- Vision Plan
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Health Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Weekly pay periods (every Friday)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vacation & Sick Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Veteran’s day off with pay for associates who served in the military
Pay Range: Starting at $69K-$71K annually (DOE)
All candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen following an offer of employment, as well as provide documentation of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans encouraged to apply
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Salary : $69,000 - $71,000