truck dispatcher

Transformer Logistics; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Transformer Logistics seeks a dispatcher for on-site operations in Peel Region, Brampton. You will monitor personnel workloads, dispatch according to schedules, and keep track of shipments across borders.

Candidates should have a college or diploma program of 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience, and strong familiarity with dispatch software, GPS, Excel, and Windows. On-site work with tight deadlines is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workloads and locations of personnel.
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders.
• Keep track of shipments and cross-border dispatching regulations.
• Maintain vehicle operator work records.
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses.
• Respond to urgent calls from life-threatening situations.
• Coordinate assignments with crews and equipment.

Skills

Dispatch software

GPS navigation

Spreadsheet

MS Windows

Email

Scheduler

Mapping software

Data visualization

Education

Diploma (3 months to <1 year)

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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