The Operations Coordinator reports directly to the Operations Manager. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of driver communication, scheduling, and routing, this role is tailor-made for an industry professional with a focus on customer service and passenger satisfaction. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Primary Responsibilities :
Ability to dispatch day-to-day operations of fleet units
Provide tactful and professional phone assistance
Plan, organize and respond to route, fleet, and operator issues and advise on company safety policies and procedures
Coordinate the activities of drivers, supervisors, and fleet units using a variety of computer-aided communications and dispatching equipment
Work independently to resolve customer / passenger issues in a professional and friendly manner
Administrative duties as required (payroll, filing, and reports)
Desired Qualifications & Experience :
Possess strong organizational skills including time management, multitasking, and remaining calm in a hectic work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in the transportation industry is an asset
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, Outlook and confidence in using database systems
Must have previous experience in administrative duties