747 TRANSPORT

Hamilton, ON

747 TRANSPORT

Hamilton, ON

truck dispatcher

Hamilton, ON (view on map)

Posted 9 days ago

Job Description

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Freight forwarding
• Transportation

Tasks

• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general office duties
• Provide customer service
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• Monitoring and tracking software
• Electronic mail
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Internet
• MS Windows

Service experience

• Trucking

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week