Area Dispatcher: Optimize Routes & Deliveries

RSC Holdings Inc.; Garden City (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. in Garden City, GA is seeking an Area Dispatcher to organize the daily dispatch of drivers in a metro area, ensuring safe, timely deliveries and high levels of customer service.

The role partners with Operations Managers and Inside Sales Reps to schedule and execute deliveries, monitor driver progress, maximize loads, and optimize overtime and outside haulers to maintain superior service while supporting branches with schedule changes and customer communications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Technical knowledge of DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations.
• Diligent attention to safety.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dispatch of drivers within the metro-area to maximize efficiency and customer delivery responsiveness.
• Monitor driver progress and adjust schedules as pick-up and delivery orders come in.
• Maximize truck loads outbound and inbound.
• Optimize use of overtime and outside haulers to deliver superior customer service.
• As needed, support branches in maintaining customer relations via phone, making additions, cancellations, and changes regarding equipment location or delivery time.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and discipline through exemplary personal compliance, accountability and pro-active communication.
• Perform all safety inspections within company and governmental policies.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Rentals, Inc. in Garden City, GA is seeking an Area Dispatcher to organize the daily dispatch of drivers in a metro area, ensuring safe, timely deliveries and high levels of customer service.

The role partners with Operations Managers and Inside Sales Reps to schedule and execute deliveries, monitor driver progress, maximize loads, and optimize overtime and outside haulers to maintain superior service while supporting branches with schedule changes and customer communications.