Heavy Vehicle Fleet Scheduler & Allocator

Russell Transport; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Transport in South-East Queensland is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Fleet Scheduler / Allocator to join our General and Heavy dedicated team. The role is a full-time salaried position with out of hours and weekend/night work for some projects.

You will book and track containers, allocate drivers and fleet to jobs, prepare daily schedules and communicate details to drivers, and update the job plan as changes arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle scheduling and fleet allocation.
• Knowledge of NHVAS, permit schemes and transport legislation.
• Experience with OSOM movements and heavy haulage.
• Ability to book, plan and monitor slots via scheduling tools.
• Capable of meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Well organized with attention to paperwork and process.

Responsibilities

• Booking and tracking containers (slots)
• Allocating drivers and fleet to jobs on the schedule of works
• Liaising with other divisions for internal hire needs
• Create schedules / manifests for jobs each day and communicate to drivers
• Provide start times and associated job information to drivers prior to the start of the next shift
• Update job legs into the system in a timely and accurate manner - including any changes to the job plan
• Support in job planning process (pilot, police bookings and permit tracking and lodgement)
• Communicate any changes to relevant persons (including additional charges, delays, ETA's etc)
• Communicating and liaising with customers for in/out bound requests and updates
• Co-ordinate and liaise with site supervisor for movements into/around and out of the yard as required

Skills

OSOM experience

NHVAS knowledge

Heavy haulage

Scheduling

Deadlines

Safety awareness

Fatigue management

1-Stop/VBS knowledge

Container Chain

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III/IV Supply Chain Management

BFM accreditation

Tools

1-Stop

VBS

Container Chain

Job description

Russell Transport in South-East Queensland is seeking an experienced Heavy Vehicle Fleet Scheduler / Allocator to join our General and Heavy dedicated team. The role is a full-time salaried position with out of hours and weekend/night work for some projects.

You will book and track containers, allocate drivers and fleet to jobs, prepare daily schedules and communicate details to drivers, and update the job plan as changes arise.