Truck dispatcher
TRANSFORMER LOGISTICS
Brampton
,
ON
· Canada
Entry level
Early career
Job description
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Hindi. Panjabi; Punjabi. Tasks: Monitor personnel workloads and locations. Perform general office duties. Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders. Follow-up on issues with 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. 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. Respond to urgent calls from individual who find themselves in life threatening situation and who require assistance . Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment. Computer and technology knowledge: Dispatch management service software. Mapping and data visualization software. Monitoring and tracking software. Electronic mail. Electronic scheduler. Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment. Spreadsheet. MS Windows. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Tight deadlines. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning.