What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Walsh Trucking?
Walsh Trucking Co., a 65 year old family-owned company and the leader in wood residual product transport for the Pacific Northwest, is looking for a day shift dispatcher to join our growing team in Willamina, OR. Come grow with us! Job hours are Monday-Friday, 4:00 am - 12:00 pm. There is occasional Saturday work.
While working in Operations with a team that plans and manages truck drivers in day-to-day operations, our Dispatchers act as the first point of contact with our drivers.
Dispatchers are responsible for:
- Data entry of load information
- Route details
- Schedules
- Run reports
- Entering billing information
This position will communicate directly with drivers to assign loads, plan routes, and assist with questions.
A successful Dispatcher candidate will have the following skills:
- Good communication – written and oral
- Good critical thinking in order to problem solve & create efficiencies
- Ability to work independently & in a team, multi-task and handle a fast-paced environment
- Good customer relations
- Experience in the trucking industry dispatching and/or driver management preferred
- Good understanding of FMCSR’s (Hours of Service)
- Ability to learn and use software efficiently
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, vacation and a great work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25