truck dispatcher

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Transportation

Tasks

• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• 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
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Electronic mail
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Windows

Service experience

• Trucking

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 to 45 hours per week