dispatcher, trucks

Ascent Logistics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation and logistics is seeking an entry-level professional to join their dynamic team in Calgary. This role involves maintaining records, dispatching personnel, and providing support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a client-focused mindset. You will have the opportunity to grow within a supportive team while contributing to the efficient operation of logistics and transportation services. If you are organized, reliable, and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a focus on client communication and organization.
• Requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work records and logs while monitoring personnel workloads.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and respond to urgent calls.
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment and office duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Organization

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

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Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience:

Will train

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting:

• Transportation

Responsibilities:

• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Perform general office duties
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Assist with maintenance of communications equipment
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• 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 individuals who find themselves in life-threatening situations and who require assistance
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment

Additional information:

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability:

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage